eTrading Strategist/Developer - VP/ED

Job title: E-Trading Strategist/Developer Corporate Title: Vice President/Executive Director Department : Global Markets Digital Office Location : New York        Vice President- The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000 and $250,000/ [year]    Executive Director - T h e pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $275,000 and $300,000/ [year] * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information). Aon’s Benefit Index®, Nomura’s benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors 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   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.   Key Responsibilities:

Develop sophisticated algorithmic trading strategies using quantitative methods and statistical analysis Implement and optimize execution algorithms to improve trading efficiency and reduce market impact 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 Develop and maintain relationships with electronic trading venues and liquidity providers Contribute to the firm's overall electronic trading infrastructure and technology stack

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field Minimum of 2 years of experience in electronic trading or a similar role in financial markets Strong programming skills in Java, with experience in low-latency environments In-depth understanding of market microstructure, order types, and exchange connectivity 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 Experience with high-frequency trading (HFT) and algorithmic execution strategie