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Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.\nWe are a Rates focused eTrading Strats team, operating globally in London, New York and Tokyo. We are responsible for the development and operation of automated trading strategies, eBooks and pricing models across client and interdealer electronic venues.\nRole Description\nYou are a confident and self-motivating quant/strat with a solid understanding of electronic markets. You are client focused and are comfortable communicating with stakeholders across the bank. You are at home developing in a small self-organising team and value user feedback within an agile development process. 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The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing electronic trading strategies across various asset classes and markets.\nDesign and develop sophisticated algorithmic trading strategies using quantitative methods and statistical analysis\nImplement and optimize execution algorithms to improve trading efficiency and reduce market impact\nAnalyse market microstructure and develop models to predict short-term price movements\nCollaborate with quants, developers, and traders to translate trading ideas into production-ready code\nMonitor and evaluate the performance of trading strategies, making real-time adjustments as necessary\nConduct research on new trading opportunities and market inefficiencies\nStay current with regulatory changes and ensure compliance in all trading activities\nDevelop and maintain relationships with electronic trading venues and liquidity providers\nContribute to the firm's overall electronic trading infrastructure and technology stack\nSkills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:\nDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field\nExperience in electronic trading or a similar role in financial markets\nStrong programming skills in C++, Java, or Python, with experience in low-latency environments\nIn-depth understanding of market microstructure, order types, and exchange connectivity\nProficiency in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques\nExperience with high-frequency trading (HFT) and algorithmic execution strategies\nExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment\nStrong analytical and quantitative skills\nCreativity in developing novel trading strategies\nExcellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences\nAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment\nAdaptability to rapidly changing market conditions and technologies\nStrong ethical standards and commitment to market integrity\nPreferred Experience:\nExperience with multiple asset classes (Rates, equities, futures, options, FX)\nKnowledge of market-making strategies and risk management techniques\nFamiliarity with financial regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Reg NMS)\nExperience with distributed systems and cloud computing platforms\nKDB or other time series database\nJoin our cutting-edge team and help shape the future of Rates electronic trading.\n\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.\n Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a \"Risk Culture\" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).\nRight to Work\n 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. 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