Quant Trader

Corporate

Title:

Associate
Department: Equities, Digital Office
Location: New York, NY

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $175,000-$210,000

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions:
Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). 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

Nomura is currently looking for a quantitative trader to focus on the build out of a to be launched Options Central Risk Book. This role will focus on aiding in the design and build out of the new book with an explicit focus around quantitative modelling, code development and trading behavior to be used in this systematic strategy. Additionally this role will evolve into day to day oversight of the book in a live trading environment and ideation/research with any future evolution.

This roles is part of the larger Equities Digital Office team and is based in NY.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an equities options trading seat with a quantitative/systematic objective
• Experience in research associated with equity products including but not limited to equity options, factor based risk modeling and other equity derivative products
• Strong quantitative skills as well as a deep understanding of python are required. Familiarity with KDB/q are a plus.
• An advanced degree in a mathematically rigorous field of study

Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

* base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors".