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

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

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
Trusted Partner

•  Understand clients’ needs and issues, and respond with high-quality proposals
• Acquire capabilities to perform one’s responsibilities and contribute to being a Trusted Partner

Entrepreneurial leadership 

• Produce new ideas that might challenge the status-quo or oneself

Teamwork Collaboration

• Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilize it for improved results
• Collaborate with members from relevant departments

Influence

• Contribute to the success of the organization both quantitatively and qualitatively, and act with awareness of the impact on others
• Serve as role model and provide guidance to junior employees

Integrity

• Have a good understanding of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly

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