Job Title:  Trader

Nomura Overview:
Nomura is an Asia-headquartered 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 four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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
Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Division Overview:
Global Markets Division: Based in Mumbai, the front-office team which works on a team extension model delivers pricing, modelling and risk management expertise to the Global Markets business. Founded as a centre of excellence, the group leads the way in price discovery and portfolio optimization techniques and is integral to the business’ aggressive revenue targets. The team is playing an integral role in structuring, pricing, risk management and new idea generation.

Business Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Quant Researchers to join our dynamic and innovative
quantitative trading team, focusing on Ppan-Asia systematic equity long/short strategies.
As a Junior Quant Researcher, you'll play an active role in developing and implementing trading
strategies while utilizing your strong programming skills. The role provides an excellent opportunity to:
 Work closely with seasoned senior quant traders, benefitting from their guidance and
mentorship as you create and optimize real trading strategies.
 To work in an environment that is entrepreneurial and that values new ideas, innovation and
most of all ownership of problems and solutions

Position Specifications:
Corporate Title Analyst
Functional Title Analyst
Experience 0 - 2 years’ experience (Previous internship or work experience in
quantitative trading or algorithmic trading is a plus)
Qualification Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics,
Physics, Computer Science, or related disciplines from Tier 1 institutes

Role & Responsibilities:

 Develop a high-frequency intraday database for signal extraction.
 Design and build an efficient data processing pipeline for feature generation and strategy
simulation
 Analyse the performance of trading strategies, offering input for ongoing refinement and
improvement.
 Collaborate with team members, sharing insights, and contributing to a culture of innovation
and excellence.