Nomura

Nomura is a global financial services group headquartered in Tokyo and founded in 1925. Its operations span three divisions: retail financial services and wealth management for individual clients; wholesale business covering Global Markets (trading) and Investment Banking (underwriting, advisory and capital raising) for institutions, corporations and governments; and investment management for institutional and individual clients. The group runs an integrated international network with a presence in more than 30 countries.

The firm's work sits across global markets and trading, investment banking, asset and wealth management, risk management, capital raising and underwriting, and financial advisory. It serves a client base that ranges from individuals to institutions, corporations and governments, and it combines what it describes as deep experience in Asia with a footprint spanning East and West markets, with offices and businesses around the world.

Nomura describes its approach as client-centric, with solutions tailored to clients' strategic interests and an emphasis on building long-term partnerships. The firm cites a principle of "disciplined entrepreneurship" and creative problem-solving combined with a clear understanding of risk. Its culture signals include an international, fast-paced environment, collaboration across regions and knowledge sharing, and the opportunity to take on responsibility early.