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

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services group seeks an entry-level intern for its Quantitative Investment Strategies Structuring team in London. This 6-month role offers a unique opportunity to engage in product development and client servicing within a dynamic environment, enhancing skills in quantitative strategies and financial derivatives.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in quantitative investment strategies in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and implementation efforts.
• Marketing and origination of QIS linked transactions.
• Immerse in the complete lifecycle of QIS product development.

Skills

Quantitative investment strategies

Financial derivatives

Attention to details

Commercial awareness

Communication

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

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

Job Code: 9970

Country: GB

City: London

Skill Category: Global Markets

Description:

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex 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.

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

Culture & Conduct

• Makes significant culture contribution

• Sets diverse / inclusive work environment

• Demonstrates high professional integrity

• Actively participates in development opportunities

• Actively leverages strengths and addresses weaknesses

Client-Centricity & Business Acumen

• Expert in own business area, understands its market

• Generates commercial ideas to benefit clients

• Identifies and articulates core issues

• Assimilates and articulates complex information

• Develops workable recommendations

Strategy & Innovation

• Translates divisional and firm-wide strategies into plans

• Contributes innovative / entrepreneurial ideas

• Builds on others' insights and turns ideas into reality

• Knows when to decide / when to escalate

• Recognizes and takes action when changing circumstances require new approaches

• Adapts swiftly

Leadership & Collaboration

• Diligently and objectively evaluates own and others' performance throughout the year

• Identifies quality people

• Recognizes / communicates results, successes and learnings

• Collaborates within and across teams, involving the right people

• Supports / challenges colleagues

• Enables formal / informal development

• Anticipates potential conflict, takes steps to resolve

Communication & Connectivity

• Listens and communicates effectively at all levels

• Moves negotiations / discussions forward

• Gains co-operation / support for ideas

• Grows / maintains internal / external network

• Proactively works across teams / functions

Execution & Delivery

• Inspires positive commitment in others

• Keeps self / others focused on meeting goals

• Identifies conflicting priorities and manages accordingly

• Communicates changes to plans to relevant people

• Maintains commitment in the face of challenges

• Handles difficult feedback positively and constructively

Right to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex 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.