Job Title:  GM-Intern

Job Title:                       Intern

Corporate Title:            No Corporate Title

Department:                 Instinet

Location:                      Hong Kong

Who we are

As the agency-model execution services arm of the Nomura Group, Instinet Incorporated subsidiaries provide brokerage services to clients in over 65 markets around the world. Through its advanced suite of electronic trading strategies, experienced high-touch trading group, top-ranked Commission Management services, award-winning desktop trading platform, and unparalleled access to insightful analytics, content and unique liquidity, Instinet helps institutions lower overall trading costs and ultimately improve investment performance. In the US, Instinet also offers a boutique-model Equity Research offering to assist their clients in the pursuit of alpha generation in a changing landscape. Over the course of its 50+ year history, Instinet has introduced a range of now industry-standard trading technologies and has been an innovator at the forefront of the market's evolution. For more information, please visit www.instinet.com.

About our Team

Instinet is an integral part of Global Execution Services, which brings together the strengths of Instinet and Nomura to deliver a wide range of global trading and capital market solutions in one seamless client experience.

Nomura’s Global Markets team services financial institutions, corporates, governments, asset managers and hedge funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in equity and fixed income securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. By leveraging the strength of our intellectual capital, client relationships and technology, we offer best-in-class products across a truly integrated, global cross-asset platform. A recognized leader in Asia with an international network spanning over 30 countries and regions, we are in a unique position to offer a truly East-West service.

About the program

Being part of our Summer Internship program means you will gain first-hand experience and insights to a career in markets.  You will have the opportunity to feel our culture, acquire valuable on-the-job training and expand your network.  

The Summer Internship program will commence in June 2026 and run for eight weeks in our Hong Kong office. You will be provided with orientation and induction training in the first week, which will typically comprise of business overview sessions where you will learn more about our products, businesses and meet with different representatives across the firm.

After the induction, you will join the Instinet Technology Solutions team in Instinet. Clients of Instinet Technology Solutions take advantage of the innovations we’ve developed to support our own high-volume global agency trading operation—a market-tested platform that performs to the standards of some of the most demanding asset managers and sell-side trading desks in the world.  We offer flexible and scalable technology solutions at three core service levels, from fully custom to trade-ready desktop platforms.  Working within ITS we hope to give you a meaningful internship experience and help you develop by providing you with significant and diverse responsibilities throughout the program. 

Responsibilities

The role will consist of:

Ongoing Product Service

• Correspond with ITS clients on a day-to-day basis on all aspects of product service. i.e. building client environments, add-hoc requests, support inquiries, etc.
• Provide ongoing training and notification of product updates to ITS clients
• Liaise directly with Instinet technology support teams
• Prompt and clear follow-through to all client issues and inquiries.

Product Solutions

• Post-sale coordination and implementation of client development requests with necessary product teams.
• Coordination with relationship managers as to the development effort and cost for any out-of-contract that needs to be put back to the client
• Through knowledge base of product offering and capabilities, make use of all existing product features to provide meaningful solutions to client problems.

Continued Onboarding and Environment Management

• Management of all client related FIX requests…both inbound and outbound.
• Upkeep of client environments including Newport, TCA, System Owner creation, Midway, etc.

About You

At Instinet, our goal is to attract and develop exceptionally talented people who share our passion for individual excellence and our commitment to teamwork. We are looking for individuals with outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements, who will be able to withstand the rigors of a rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment.

While no specific advanced degree or path of study is required, we look for team players who are curious with strong quantitative skills and a keen interest in business and finance.  Other common traits amongst our team are intelligence, curiosity, diligence, integrity and the willingness and capability to thrive in an challenging environment.

Eligibility

We welcome diversity in our teams and would encourage students from all backgrounds and disciplines who are in your penultimate year of study to apply. Candidates applying for this Summer Internship program must be available to commit for the entire duration of the Summer Internship (mid-June to mid-August 2026). Fluency in written and spoken English is required, while additional Asian language skills will be a value-add.   

Application Deadline

Please apply before 11:55pm, Friday 31 October 2025 (HKT)

For inquiries, please email earlycareersaej@nomura.com

Please note that you can only apply to one opportunity globally per academic year.  We review applications on a rolling basis and interviews can be arranged prior to the application deadline.  We encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.

Instinet is an Equal Opportunity Employer