Job Description

Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.

This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Why NatWest Markets, and why Quantitative Analytics?

At NatWest Markets, we focus on what we do best and what matters most to our customers.

Our Quantitative Analytics teams develop quantitative models and analytical tools for derivatives and algorithmic trading, capital, and other financial resources management.

Our world-class summer internship

If you’re looking for an industry placement as part of your degree, our 12-month Quantitative Analytics internship has been designed to both prepare you for working life and challenge you at the same time.

Our Quantitative Analytics summer internship has been designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to work with us, along with valuable experience to help guide your career choices.

At the end of the placement, we’ll assess you on what you’ve learned. Complete this successfully and you could be offered a place on our NatWest Markets graduate programme, where you can carry the skills you’ve learnt forward and take the next step in your career.

Over the course of this eight-week programme, you can look forward to:

• Gaining unique experience in one of three distinct areas of Quantitative Analytics: Derivatives Pricing & Risk Management, Algorithmic Trading & Data Science, or Quants Development
• Learning a mix of practical knowledge and technical market skills
• Seeing first-hand how we work together as one-bank to deliver an outstanding service for our customers
• Learning about our culture, values and goals
• Attending training workshops and getting involved with our day-to-day work
• Exploring your capability by taking part in a business improvement project

How you’ll benefit

We’ll reward you with a starting salary of £45,000 pro rata.

Plus, you can expect to:

• Learn from industry experts and immediately apply your learnings
• Enrich your learning with access to world-leading research and insights
• Test and learn new approaches in a safe, inclusive environment
• Start building a global professional network
• Grow your confidence, build your resilience, and elevate your presence
• Experience first-hand what it’s like working in a purpose-driven organisation

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our Quantitative Analyst internship you’ll need:

• To be in your penultimate year of university
• To be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your degree, or a 3.4 GPA
• A strong customer focus
• Communication skills
• The ability to adapt well in a rapidly changing environment
• A flair for innovation
• Curiosity and an open mind

Please include a CV and covering letter on a single document.

Ready to apply?

The application window for this programme will be open until we receive enough applications to fill our cohort. When that happens, we’ll close the programme to new applications. It’s important to take the time to make sure you’re making the right decision about the programme you want to apply for (you can only apply for one programme) but please complete your application as soon as you can to make sure you don’t miss out!

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help.