Job Title:  Rates eTrading Strat Developer

Company overview

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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Job title: eTrading Strategist / Developer

Corporate Title: Associate / Vice President / Executive Director

Department: Global Markets Digital Office

Location: London, New York   

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

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.

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

Required Experience:

• 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

Preferred Experience:

• 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 strategies

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Adaptability to rapidly changing market conditions and technologies
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to market integrity

Join our cutting-edge team and help shape the future of Rates Electronic Trading.

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

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.