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

Nomura; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a long-term intern for their Quantitative Investment Strategies team in London. This 6-month role offers the chance to support product development and gain hands-on experience in QIS structuring. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in quantitative strategies, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and Python is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in quantitative investment strategies.
• Understanding of financial derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and marketing of QIS-linked transactions.
• Work closely with stakeholders across sales, trading, and research.

Skills

Quantitative Investment Strategies

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Communication

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Job description:

Department overview:

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments, and investment funds worldwide. 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 established market-leading positions globally by leveraging our talent, client relationships, and technology.

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

Role description:

• The candidate will join a well-established QIS business and work closely with stakeholders including sales, trading, research, and quants across regions.
• Responsibilities include supporting product development, implementation efforts, and marketing and origination of QIS-linked transactions.
• This role offers an opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the lifecycle of QIS product development, execution, and client servicing, and to develop skills necessary to operate as a QIS structurer.

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

• Strong interest in quantitative investment strategies with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of financial derivatives.
• High attention to detail and strong work ethics.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and good commercial awareness.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for technical concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and Python will be advantageous.