2 months ago
Base Salary
$225k - $300k/yr
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 turn trading ideas into production-ready code.
- Monitor and evaluate trading-strategy performance and make real-time adjustments.
- Research new trading opportunities and market inefficiencies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with electronic trading venues and liquidity providers.
- Contribute to the firm’s electronic trading infrastructure and technology stack.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
- At least 2 years of experience in electronic trading or a similar financial-markets role.
- Strong Java programming skills and 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 with Rates, equities, futures, options, or FX.
- Preferred: knowledge of market-making strategies and risk management techniques.
- Preferred: familiarity with MiFID II or Reg NMS.
- Preferred: experience with distributed systems and cloud computing platforms.
- Preferred: experience with KDB or another time-series database.
- Preferred: experience with high-frequency trading and algorithmic execution strategies.
Benefits
- The position is based in New York and is offered at the Vice President or Executive Director corporate-title level.
- Benefits include medical, financial, and other benefit plans, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
- Additional compensation may include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards.
- U.S. employment is at will, and the company states that base salary and other discretionary compensation programs may be modified.
About Nomura
Nomura is a Tokyo‑headquartered, publicly traded financial services group providing wealth and investment management, wholesale (global markets and investment banking), and banking to individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments. Founded in 1925, it operates in about 30 countries and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the NYSE. Subsidiaries such as Instinet offer agency brokerage and electronic trading, serving clients in over 60 markets.