2027 - Global Markets - Structured Solution Sales - Off Cycle Internship – Paris

NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC. (Old); Singapore; On-site; SGD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking an intern for the Structured Solutions Sales team in Paris. The role involves supporting day-to-day sales activities, including KYC/KYD oversight, pricing, and data management, with exposure to structuring and trading workstreams.

The internship offers a chance to develop hands-on experience in a leading global markets environment, with potential progression into structured solutions sales. Start dates include July or August 2026 for 6‑month or 1‑year engagements.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in structured products and derivatives.
• Good attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage/prioritise multiple tasks with commercial awareness.
• Clear and succinct communication of technical concepts.
• Familiarity with Excel and Python will be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established Structures Solutions Sales team, and work closely with structuring, trading, Middle and Back-office teams.
• Support the sales team in day-to-day tasks, including KYC and KYD oversight, product pricing and database management.
• Immerse in the structured solutions environment and gain relevant skills to operate as structured solutions sales.

Skills

Structured products

Derivatives

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Excel

Python

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Job description

Looking for an intern for the following start dates:

January to June 2027

July to December 2027

Who we are

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Investment Management.

Driven by the insights of some 26,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia.

Global Markets overview

Nomura's Global Markets business facilitates client transactions for a diverse group of institutions including corporations, governments and investment funds around the globe. In addition, we act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, currencies, derivatives as well as structured financial products.

Programme overview:

Internships are a great opportunity to experience first-hand the possibilities of a career in banking. It is your chance to get a feel for our culture, create new networks and gain valuable on-the-job training.

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 Structured Solutions Sales team is looking for an intern to join the team in Paris on a 6-month contract, or to join for one year as an apprentice. The start date will be July or August 2026.

Role description:

• Candidate will join a well-established Structures Solutions Sales team, and will work closely with other stakeholders including structuring, trading, Middle and Back-office teams
• Responsibility includes supporting the sales team in their day-to-day tasks, including KYC and KYD oversight, product pricing and database management.
• Role will give candidate opportunity to immerse in the structured solutions environment and to obtain relevant skill-set to operate as a structured solutions sales.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Strong interest in structured products, 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 escalation
• 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

For further information about Nomura, please visit www.nomura.com/careers

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.