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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.\nDriven 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\nDepartment Overview:\nThe Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey.\nThis role sits within Global Markets IT (GMIT), specifically the Equities IT function supporting the Prime business. The team builds and runs platforms underpinning Nomura's global Prime Brokerage offering, spanning both Cash Prime Brokerage (CPB) and Synthetic Prime Brokerage (SPB). Nomura is making significant strategic investment in its Prime Brokerage franchise, with multi-million dollar technology investment driving the expansion of CPB and SPB capabilities globally. 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