Associate Java Developer - Rates Intraday Risk Technology
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Nomura scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Associate Java Developer - Rates Intraday Risk Technology
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: Information Technology
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 Onyx Risk platform is used by the global Flow Rates trading desks to view their intraday risk and P&L. There is an ongoing program of work to update the system with new trader requirements and adapt to market changes, as well as a long-term strategic re-architecture/modernisation program to support additional businesses and increased volumes.
The Rates Intraday Risk development team is a global team co-located with the major trading centres in Tokyo, London and New York.
Role Description:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Work closely with the Flow Rates trading desks and quants to analyse business requirements and provide solutions to address traders’ needs.
- Work as part of the global Onyx Risk team to develop and maintain the various server-side processes and APIs that form a critical part of the system providing intraday risk and P&L to the Rates business.
- Contribute towards the strategic re-architecture/modernisation of the platform from design through to implementation and rollout.
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
Mandatory:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experienced Java developer with good knowledge of Java frameworks (Spring) and an understanding of the stages of the software development lifecycle, version control, unit testing and build tools (JUnit, Maven, Jenkins, Git).
- Experience developing tools for the front office and familiarity with financial products (preferably interest rate products) and market risk concepts.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong personal initiative
Preferred:
- Python, Docker, Kubernetes and/or AWS experience would be beneficial.
- Exposure and interest in using AI coding tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot
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).
Right to Work
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