About the position
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. The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. We are seeking an entry-level developer to join our Equity Derivatives Risk and P&L Management team. You will be part of a team developing a front-office platform used globally for flow, structured, convertibles and delta one desks. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to learn equity derivatives pricing and risk management while working in a dynamic front-office environment. You will work alongside experienced developers and receive mentoring while contributing to various aspects of the platform including UI, compute grid, and trading services.
Responsibilities
- Assist in development of new functionality and bug fixes under guidance of senior team members
- Learn and apply core programming concepts and design patterns
- Help maintain and test applications in a multi-threaded distributed environment
- Work with team members to understand technical requirements and business needs
- Support testing and quality assurance processes
- Assist in production support activities under supervision
Requirements
- Basic understanding of financial markets and equity derivatives products
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- 2-5 years of software development experience, preferably in C#
- Familiarity with SQL and database concepts
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field
- Eager to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding of basic financial concepts related to options and derivatives
- Exposure to cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Kubernetes)
- Experience with source control and continuous integration tools
- Knowledge of agile development practices
- Academic projects involving multi-threaded programming
- Interest in financial markets and trading systems
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Sign-on bonus
- Restricted stock units
- Discretionary awards
- Full range of medical and financial benefits
