IBD: Nomura vs Barcap vs UBS summer analyst
Which is considered best in terms of name and opportunities for the future?
This is for summer Analyst in London
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Considering 2 of the 3 might not exist this time next year, I'd go with Barclays...
If Nomura in London pays anything like they do in Japan, you'll be living out of a dumpster. Hope the exit opps are god!
OK, I just gave you a pretty flippant answer a minute ago, but now I've got a serious question: what language would you be speaking on the job? Barclays will be English, onviously; what about UBS? English? German? I imagine Nomura will be Japanese-speaking. That could really help you if you're looking to do more work with Japan -- and speaking Japanese (assuming you're not a native) while working IB hours will toughen you up like you wouldn't believe!
OP, pick Barclays. UBS and Nomura have had as many internal problems as they've had external. Barclays is also strongest of the 3 in London given its UK roots.
BarCap for sure.
BarCap, no doubt
I know pretty well about Nomura and UBS (have friends in both): Nomura is retreating from EU to focus on its key market (Japan or more generally Asia), plus both Nomura and UBS are massively firing at the moment (think about it if you want an offer). I do not know much about BarCap, but probably is still the best option...
On a separate line, in terms of experience I would say UBS can still offer something. Despite all, the friends I have there are working a lot (live situations). Nomura, on the other side, is more "relaxing" however less of an experience if you want to learn.
Hope it helps.
Go with Barclays.
Disclaimer: Not super familiar with London IBD, and UBS might still be a viable option there (?). In the US the (enormous) downsizing has made it extremely unattractive for IBD.
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