Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Job Title: Quantitative Investment Strategies Structuring (6-month FTC, Entry level)

Corporate Title: Intern

Department: Global Markets Division

Location: London, UK or Paris, France

Department overview:

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.

The Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Structuring team is looking for a long-term intern to join the team in London on a 6-month contract.

QIS Structuring team’s responsibility covers development and implementation of systematic trading strategies across asset classes, as well as marketing and execution of QIS linked transactions.

Role description:

Candidate will join a well-established QIS business, and will work closely with other stakeholders including sales, trading, research and quants, across regions.
Responsibility includes supporting product development and implementation efforts, as well as marketing and origination of QIS linked transactions
Role will give candidate opportunity to immerse in complete lifecycle process of QIS product development, execution and client servicing, and to obtain relevant skillset to operate as a QIS structurer

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

Strong interest in quantitative investment strategies, who can operate in a dynamic environment
Understanding of financial derivatives
Strong work ethics with high level of attention to details
Self-starter and ability to manage/prioritises multiple tasks with good commercial awareness
Ability to communicate/present clearly and succinctly technical concepts
Ability to use Excel/Python will be valuable

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity Statement

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.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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