Nomura Holdings, inc.
Applications Developer - 6 to 12 month contract
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Senior Algorithmic Trading Developer – Global Execution Services
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 serves the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments across its three business divisions:
- Wealth Management
- Investment Management
- Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking)
Founded in 1925, Nomura is built on principles of disciplined entrepreneurship, delivering creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For more information, visit www.nomura.com.
Department Overview
As the Global Execution Services technology division for Nomura’s Wholesale IT, the team provides brokerage technology solutions to clients in over 65 markets worldwide. Nomura enables institutions to lower trading costs and improve investment performance through:
- Advanced electronic trading strategies
- Expert high-touch trading services
- Top-ranked commission management
- Award-winning desktop trading platform
- Robust analytics, content, and liquidity access
Role Description
Nomura’s proprietary algorithmic trading systems are designed to support diverse trading styles and objectives. The platform processes a significant portion of daily client order flow globally, serving as a critical business system for the firm.
The solution delivers a core set of global, event-driven, multi-asset trading strategies, alongside a library of regularly updated component tactics and controls for refining trade behavior. Clients can easily customize strategies to align with specific goals.
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The algorithmic trading team collaborates closely with quantitative analysts to develop new strategies and refine the firm’s portfolio of algorithmic offerings. The role demands an exceptional technologist with deep experience in mission-critical, highly dynamic systems.
Key Responsibilities
As a core member of the Global Execution Services algo team, the successful candidate will:
- Develop, enhance, and troubleshoot new features and bug fixes for Nomura’s algorithmic trading platform.
- Participate in the full project lifecycle, including:
- Technical analysis and design
- Data analysis and mapping
- Implementation
- Testing and deployment
- Occasionally provide Level 2/3 support for front-office applications.
- Ensure alignment with functional architecture strategies and company development standards.
- Liaise with business and development teams to prioritize and oversee tasks and projects.
- Where required, assist in managing projects for implementing new systems or upgrades.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in designing and building algorithmic trading systems with a focus on equity markets.
- Hands-on proficiency in Java development for algorithmic trading applications.
- Strong professionalism and ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Demonstrates self-direction, initiative, and adaptability to achieve strategic objectives.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
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Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience with CI/CD automation.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and messaging architectures.
- Familiarity with event-driven systems and/or hands-on experience.
- Understanding of financial markets, including local market characteristics.
- Networking and TCP/IP expertise with experience in enterprise messaging solutions.
Nomura Leadership Behaviours
Nomura expects excellence in everything we do, and we value employees who embody core behavioural principles:
- Explore Insights & Vision – Identify root causes of problems and define clear, future-focused strategies.
- Making Strategic Decisions – Assess all options and prioritize actions effectively.
- Inspire Entrepreneurship in People – Communicate ideas with conviction and motivate colleagues for productivity growth.
- Elevate Organizational Capability – Proactively engage in professional development and foster knowledge sharing.
- Inclusion – Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), cultivate psychological safety, and embrace a Risk Culture (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect differences).
Diversity & Inclusion
Nomura is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and commit to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender identity and expression
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Marriage and civil partnership status
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
If you require reasonable adjustments or assistance due to a disability or health condition, please contact us directly.
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