Job Title:  Structured Products Sales - 6-month Contract - Entry Level

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: Structured Products Sales – 6-month contract - Entry Level

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: 6 months

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.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented junior professional to join our Structured Products Sales team. This role offers hands-on exposure to the world of financial markets, with a focus on delivering tailored investment solutions to institutional clients.

As part of our front-office sales team, you will assist senior salespeople in preparing, executing, and following up on structured product transactions, while gaining valuable insight into structuring, pricing, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the sales team in structuring, pricing, and documenting derivative products (equities, rates, FX, commodities, etc.)
• Prepare client presentations, term sheets, and marketing materials
• Conduct market research and monitor economic and financial developments
• Maintain and update client databases and sales reports
• Coordinate with trading, structuring, and compliance teams to ensure smooth execution
• Assist with internal projects and contribute to process improvements

Desired Profile: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets and derivatives
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; knowledge of VBA or Python is a plus
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, international environment
• Fluent in English, French or German is a plus 

Nomura competencies 

Explore Insights & Vision 

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future. 

Making Strategic Decisions 

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations. 

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People 

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity. 

Elevate Organizational Capability 

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.  

Inclusion  

• 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