Structured Rates Quantitative Research, Associate

Nomura International; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London is seeking an Associate for their Structured Rates Quantitative Research team. The role involves developing models for pricing and risk management of Rates and Hybrid derivatives, with collaboration across Trading and Risk Management teams. Candidates should have a first-class degree in Mathematics or a related field, along with communication skills and knowledge of financial mathematics. The position offers opportunities to influence business solutions and enhance the firm's performance.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial mathematics and relevant derivative products is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and analytics for pricing and risk-managing Rates.
• Work closely with Trading, Structuring, Risk Management teams.
• Analyze and explain models to solve business problems.

Skills

Mathematics

Theoretical Physics

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

First-class degree from a top-tier university

Job 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

Job Title

Job Title: Structured Rates Quantitative Research, Associate

Corporate Title

Corporate Title: Associate

Department

Department: Global Markets

Location

Location: London

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.

By developing strong relationships with our client base through consistent interaction, independent advice and pre-eminent access to Asia, we have built a powerful global franchise across interest rates, currency and credit products. Our client services cover both high-volume flow products and carefully tailored structured solutions. We have adapted to the changing financial landscape to build a client centric focus differentiated by innovation, electronic and service excellence and market-leading derivatives capabilities.

Role Description

Nomura seeks to recruit an Associate level professional to work in the Global Markets Structured Rates Quantitative Research team. The position will develop the models and analytics for pricing and risk-managing Rates and Hybrid derivatives. This will involve theoretical research, programming implementation, and system integration. Another key component of the role is working closely with Trading, Structuring, Risk Management and other teams to solve business problems, analyse and explain models, and help add value to the firm's bottom line.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• The successful candidate will have a first-class degree from a top-tier university in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics or a similar quantitative discipline.
• He or she will be able to show evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of financial mathematics and relevant derivative products is desirable.

Nomura Competencies

• Explore Insights & Vision
• Making Strategic Decisions
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
• Elevate Organizational Capability
• Inclusion

Details on Competencies

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• 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