2027 Nomura Corporate Research & Asset Management (NCRAM) Summer Analyst Program

About the role

The 10-week NCRAM Summer Analyst Program in New York provides hands-on experience researching high-yield corporate bonds, analyzing economic and industry trends, reviewing financial statements, and developing investment recommendations. Analysts work directly with senior analysts and portfolio managers while building research and trading skills through mentoring and professional programming.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct bottom-up research on economic and industry trends, financial statements, markets, and corporate bond issuers.
• Over time, recommend investments in securities issued by covered companies.
• Work directly with senior analysts and portfolio managers through one-on-one mentoring relationships.
• Develop research and trading skills as a full member of the team.

Program Experience

• Participate in discussion groups, seminars, and informal social functions with Nomura professionals.
• Receive support from a peer and interact regularly with a senior mentor.
• The program is not rotational and supports full-time recruiting.
• Analysts are expected to build effective working relationships and demonstrate commitment to firm goals and values.

About NCRAM

• NCRAM serves United States and global institutional clients as an investment adviser.
• The team primarily manages assets consisting of United States and global high-yield corporate bonds.
• NCRAM is affiliated with Nomura Asset Management International, covering equities, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies.