Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Contract: 6 to 12 months

About the Role
Nomura is a global financial services group connecting markets East and West, servicing individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments through its four business divisions. The Global Execution Services technology division within Wholesale IT provides brokerage services solutions to clients in over 65 markets worldwide. This includes advanced electronic trading strategies, high-touch trading, commission management, desktop trading platforms, and insightful analytics.

As an Algo Developer, you will work on Nomura’s proprietary algorithmic trading systems that handle a significant portion of client order flow globally. These mission-critical systems support a diverse range of trading styles and goals with event-driven, multi-asset trading strategies and a library of component tactics and controls. You will collaborate closely with Quant teams to bring new strategies to market and continuously evolve the algorithmic portfolio.

The role requires delivering new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, participating in the full project lifecycle from technical analysis to testing, and occasionally providing level 2 and 3 support for front-office applications. You will ensure compliance with functional architecture and development standards, liaise with business and development teams on priorities and progress, and may assist in managing projects for new system implementations or upgrades.

Experience
- Proven experience designing and developing algorithmic trading systems for equity markets
- Hands-on coding and development experience in Java
- Experience with mission-critical, evolving systems
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments, countries, and regions

About you
- Professional and team-oriented with strong self-direction and initiative
- Excellent self-management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with business and technical teams
- Motivated to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines

Preferred
- Experience with CI/CD automation
- Exposure to distributed systems and message-oriented architecture
- Understanding and ideally hands-on experience with event-driven systems
- Knowledge of financial markets and local market characteristics
- Good understanding of networks, TCP/IP, and enterprise messaging solutions

Nomura Leadership Behaviours
- Explore Insights & Vision: Identify root causes and define clear vision
- Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options and prioritize effectively
- Inspire Entrepreneurship: Communicate ideas and motivate teams
- Elevate Organizational Capability: Promote knowledge sharing and professional development
- Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion, psychological safety, and a respectful risk culture

Diversity & Inclusion
Nomura is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions.