eTrading Strategist / Developer

Nomura Holdings, inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

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.comDepartment 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 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. Summary: 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. 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 Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”. US FINANCE ONLY Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

development and operation of automated trading strategies
development and operation of eBooks
development and operation of pricing models across client and interdealer electronic venues
building a best in class electronic trading platform across global Rates products