2026 - Investment Banking Off Cycle Internship – Frankfurt (July Q3 or October Q4 start)

We are currently recruiting for Q3 and Q4 off-cycle interns only. 

Who we are

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Investment Management.

Driven by the insights of some 26,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the centre of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia.

Investment Banking overview:

Nomura's Investment Banking Division provides advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations around the world. Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists.  We connect clients directly to Asia, accessing deep pools of liquidity and dynamic growth markets.

In EMEA, we operate across targeted industry sectors and in most major European countries to deliver strategic advice to clients wishing to acquire, combine or sell businesses or looking for financing and risk management solutions.

Programme overview:

Internships are a great opportunity to experience first-hand the possibilities of a career in banking. It is your chance to get a feel for our culture, create new networks and gain valuable on-the-job training. Internships are also the perfect preparation for a subsequent full time role. Nomura will extend full time offers to strong performers.

What's your role?

Investment Banking interns are placed into the Germany coverage team for 3 month internships.

Nomura's Frankfurt based German coverage team provides comprehensive and innovative advisory, financing and risk solutions services to private equity firms and corporates across all sectors. The team has a longstanding track-record of successfully executed M&A transactions both private and public. Recent mandates include advising Grifols on their public takeover offer for Biotest, advising IFM Investors on their public takeover offer for Flughafen Wien and advising CPP Investments on their acquisition of a 50% stake in CeramTec.

As an intern in the team, you will:

• Previous, relevant internship experience would be advantageous
• Be part of a small and successful team with direct exposure to senior bankers
• Receive a structured 1-week training program
• Work on cross-border projects alongside colleagues in London and other Nomura offices worldwide
• Support the Frankfurt IBD team at the preparation of marketing materials and the day-to-day execution of live mandates

What are we looking for?

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 recruit graduates and interns with a high level of academic and extra-curricular achievement, who will be able to withstand the rigours of a rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment.

Fluency in German and English is essential.

How to apply

Please note that you can only submit one application per recruitment year (Sept 2025 – Aug 2026) and all applications must be submitted online via

To apply for the 2026 off cycle position, candidates should be available for full time employment in July 2026 or 2027. We accept applications for this programme from penultimate year students (graduating 2027) and final year students graduating 2026.

Please clearly state the dates of your availability for an internship in your application as we recruit on a rolling basis for this vacancy.

We also review applications on a rolling basis and therefore advise that you apply as soon as possible.

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Deadline dates

We recruit on a rolling basis and encourage applicants to apply early.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA. Please contact us if you are visiting our offices and require any form of personal assistance or physical adaptations to be provided for your appointment.  A member of staff will be happy to help.