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Full Stack Developer - Structured Products Trading & Operations
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Job title: Full Stack Developer – Structured Products Trading & Operations
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: Global Markets IT (GMIT)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Company overview
Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.
Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
Department overview:
The Global Markets Technology team is a focused and user-oriented development team operating in markets across all regions. Within this space, the Totoro technology team develops the core trading and risk management system for Fixed Income products, as well as many other diverse functions across the rates and credit businesses. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team (3 in London, 3 in Mumbai, 2 in Shanghai) to deliver strategic change, enhancements, and work with other Totoro teams, as well as support and maintain this critical system. The team is front-office focused but has stakeholders in Finance, Risk, Operations, Regulatory, etc., and due to the core nature of the system, is often central to large firm-wide initiatives.
Role overview:
This role is ideal for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, excellent delivery focus, and a flair for building technically robust solutions. Key responsibilities will include:
- Working on multiple areas of the Totoro trading and risk system covering trading, risk management, operational tools and reference data management using Python and React components.
- Contribute to the modernization program by adopting up-to-date industry standards and practices.
- Collaborate closely with quants, front office, and other IT/corporate teams to implement practical solutions and contribute to both tactical and strategic programs.
- Deliver high-quality solutions as part of a collaborative team, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.
- Provide second-line support to the business for both system and business-related issues.
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Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required / desired:
- Python development skills with a solid understanding of the development lifecycle and testing
- Experience with modern development methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in full-stack development, ideally with experience of languages React / TypeScript
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
- Experience in front office environment, working on trading or risk management platforms, familiarity with trading, risk, & market concepts
- Good understanding of Agile development methodology
- Strong problem solver and good project management skills to plan and deliver on requirements
- High level of attention to detail, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong focus on producing work of the highest standard are essential
- Excellent communication skills (candidate will be interacting with diverse functions and levels globally)
- Experience with a SDLC stack using Git, Ansible, Kubernetes and Jenkins would be ideal
- Must be well versed in using modern development methodologies
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: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
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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 ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and 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.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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