2027 Global Markets Graduate Internship Program- Singapore

Region
AEJ (Asia excluding Japan)
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Division
Global Markets
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Location
Singapore
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Program type
Internship
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Level
Not applicable
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Job description

Who we are

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit

About our Team

Our Global Markets team services financial institutions, corporates, governments, asset managers and hedge funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in equity and fixed income securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. By leveraging the strength of our intellectual capital, client relationships and technology, we offer best-in-class products across a truly integrated, global cross-asset platform. A recognized leader in Asia with an international network spanning over 30 countries and regions, we are in a unique position to offer a truly East-West service.

About the Program

Being part of our Graduate Internship program means you will gain first-hand experience and insights to a career in markets. You will have the opportunity to feel our culture, acquire valuable on-the-job training and expand your network. This program is a key pipeline for our Graduate Analyst Program in Asia.

The Graduate Internship will start around February 2027 and run for nine weeks in our Singapore office. You will be provided with an orientation, followed by on-going training on the desk. You will join one of the teams in Global Markets, ranging from Sales, Structuring, Trading, and Research, in order to give you a meaningful experience and help you develop by providing you with diverse responsibilities throughout the program.

Sales: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with institutional clients, including pension funds, hedge funds, insurance companies and other corporate clients.

Trading: Assisting the trading desk in buying and selling securities on behalf of clients or the firm; market making and capital commitment.

Structuring: Designing and developing innovative products and strategies for Nomura's clients, in partnership with the trading function, to create a risk management strategy for structured transactions and, together with sales, to create a marketing strategy for our products.

Research: Collecting, analysing and assessing industry and company information to assist the research analysts in providing market insight and investment ideas for institutional investors and internal clients.

Strategy: Shaping Nomura’s near and longer term strategy across Nomura’s Global Market businesses globally by working closely with senior leadership on a range of management initiatives including business expansion strategy, market & competitor analysis, business planning and performance reviews, and client strategy.

About You

At Nomura, our goal is to attract and develop exceptionally talented people who share our passion for individual excellence and our commitment to teamwork. We are looking for individuals with outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievement, who will be able to withstand the rigors of a rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment.

While no specific advanced degree or path of study is required, we look for team players who are curious with strong quantitative skills and a keen interest in business and finance. Other common traits amongst our team are intelligence, curiosity, diligence, integrity and the willingness and capability to thrive under a challenging environment.

Eligibility

We welcome diversity in our teams and would encourage students from all background and disciplines who are in your final year of study to apply. Candidates applying for this program must be available to commit for the entire duration of the Graduate Internship (February to April 2027) and commence for Graduate Analyst Program by July 2027. Fluency in written and spoken English is required, while additional Asian language skills will be a value-add.

Application Deadline

Please apply before 11:55pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026 (SGT)

For inquiries, please email earlycareersaej@nomura.com

Please note that you can only apply to one opportunity globally per academic year. We review applications on a rolling basis and interviews can be arranged prior to the application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.

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