eTrading Strategist/Developer - Associate/Vice President

Job Code: 12821

Country: US

City: New York

Skill Category: Global Markets

Description:

Job title: eTrading Strategist / Developer

Corporate Title: Associate / Vice President

Department: Global Markets Digital Office

Location: London, New York

Associate - The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $175,000 and $210,000/ [year]

Vice President - The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $200,000 and $250,000/ [year]

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Company overview

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset 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

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Department overview:

We are a Rates focused eTrading Strats team, operating globally in London, New York and Tokyo. We are responsible for the development and operation of automated trading strategies, eBooks and pricing models across client and interdealer electronic venues.

Role Description

We are seeking an innovative and experienced eTrading Strategist / Developer to join our dynamic trading team. The ideal candidate will be joining our team building a best in class electronic trading platform across global Rates products.

You are a confident and self-motivating strat/developer with a solid understanding of electronic markets. You are client focused and are comfortable communicating with stakeholders across the bank. You are at home developing in a small self-organising team and value user feedback within an agile development process. You can manage expectations effectively and have a demonstrable track record of owning delivery of a high profile product to demanding business users. You are familiar with the Fixed Income markets, both cash and derivatives, and understand the value of an intuitive, robust and reliable eTrading systems to a trading desk.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Design and develop sophisticated algorithmic trading strategies using quantitative methods and statistical analysis
• Implement and optimize execution algorithms to improve trading efficiency and reduce market impact
• Analyse market microstructure and develop models to predict short-term price movements
• Collaborate with quants, developers, and traders to translate trading ideas into production-ready code
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of trading strategies, making real-time adjustments as necessary
• Conduct research on new trading opportunities and market inefficiencies
• Stay current with regulatory changes and ensure compliance in all trading activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with electronic trading venues and liquidity providers
• Contribute to the firm’s overall electronic trading infrastructure and technology stack

Desirable:

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field
• Experience in electronic trading or a similar role in financial markets
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or Python, with experience in low-latency environments
• In-depth understanding of market microstructure, order types, and exchange connectivity
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
• Experience with high-frequency trading (HFT) and algorithmic execution strategies

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with multiple asset classes (Rates, equities, futures, options, FX)
• Knowledge of market-making strategies and risk management techniques
• Familiarity with financial regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Reg NMS)
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud computing platforms
• KDB or other time series database

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