Job Title:  Desk Quant- Equity Derivatives

Job Title: Desk Quant- Equity Derivatives 

Department: Global Markets

Location: New York

Corporate Title: Associate/Vice President 

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between 175,000-250,000 per/year

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

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Department Overview

Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry. 

Role Description

Candidate will work with traders and risk managers to implement and maintain quantitation models that support pricing, risk management and trading strategies across listed and OTC equity derivative products. The role sits on the trading desk proving real time support and continuous enhancement of pricing and risk infrastructure.

- Analyze large datasets to extract signals, identify mispricing’s, and support alpha generation

- Collaborate with technology teams to enhance pricing, risk and position  management

- Candidate will work daily to provide actionable idea generation

- Conduct in depth research and analysis of macroeconomic indicators, market data, and cross asset fund flows to uncover novel trading opportunities and market trends

- Provide strategic insights and recommendations in a simple and accessible manner to traders pms and sr mgmt. based on quantitative analyses,, risk assessments and performance evaluations

Nomura Leadership Behaviours 
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.

If hired, 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”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer