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

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

Corporate Title: Intern

Department: Global Markets Division

Location: London, UK

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).