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By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.\nDivisional Overview\nOur Global Markets team services financial institutions, corporates, governments, asset managers and hedge funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in equity and fixed income securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products.\nBy leveraging the strength of our intellectual capital, client relationships and technology, we offer best-in-class products across a truly integrated, global cross-asset platform. A recognized leader in Asia with an international network spanning over 30 countries, we are in a unique position to offer a truly East-West service.\nInstinet’s Global Trading Research (GTR) group, responsible for the firm’s algorithmic trading and quantitative analysis platforms, is intensifying its focus on execution performance. As part of this effort, we are seeking a talented quantitative strategist, working in Hong Kong.\nRole Overview\nThe successful candidate will join the Quantitative Trading Strategy (QTS) team and will be required to use their quantitative talent and experience in the Asia-Pacific equities execution domain, to drive revenue through execution quality.\nThe role involves projects spanning the entire cycle from the inception of an idea, to quantitative research, finally A/B-testing. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in applying quantitative analysis to the equities market, but other domains will be considered. Prior experience in equities trading, algorithmic trading, market making or market micro structure will be highly advantageous.\nThis is a highly visible role and would suit a highly capable practitioner with a deep passion for data analysis, scientific endeavor and algorithmic trading.\nJob Responsibilities:\nImprove quantitative performance of trading algorithms.\nPerform research on trading outcomes to measure contextual efficacy of various trading strategies.\nPerform and design A/B tests to evaluate\nDesign models to more effectively use trading tactics to achieve strategic performance, and work closely with engineering team to implement the models.\nBe involved in algorithmic trading from inception of idea to research to quantitative follow-up.\nJob Requirements:\nMinimum of 2 years professional working experience in quantitative analysis/trading\n\nProven experience extracting and analyzing insights from large and complex datasets using SQL.\nProficient in scripting in Python (experience with C++, Matlab, Java and R would be an advantage).\nKnowledge and understanding of current and future of trading technologies such as AI and emerging technologies.\nDemonstrable ability to implement practical applications of quantitative research.\nExperience with Algorithmic Trading would be an advantage.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills with excellent command of the English language.\nStrong team player with willingness to both teach others and learn new approaches.\nUniversity degree in a scientific discipline e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning or Computer Science.\nNomura Leadership Behaviours\nExplore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.\nMaking Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.\nInspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.\nElevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.\nInclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a \"Risk Culture\" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).\nDiversity Statement\nNomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.\nDISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. 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