2026 - Global Markets - Structured Solution Sales - Off Cycle Internship – Paris

Region

EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

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Division

Global Markets

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Location

Paris

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Program type

Off-cycle internship

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Level

Analyst

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Job description

Ideal start date – July/August 2026

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 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

How to apply

Please note that you can only submit one application per recruitment year and that all applications must be submitted online via: www.nomura.com/careers

Please clearly state the dates of your availability for an internship in your application as we recruit on a rolling basis for this vacancy and therefore advise that you apply as soon as possible.

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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