Electronic FX Strategist - Vice President

Nomura International; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in the City of Westminster is seeking a skilled professional for the development of their FX market making and algorithmic trading systems. This role involves managing projects related to FX products and collaborating closely with trading and sales teams. Ideal candidates will bring solid experience in advanced Java and Proven Financial Markets expertise. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in high performance, advanced Java.
• Proven experience in Financial Markets with pricing and/or market making.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic front office environment.

Responsibilities

• Development and engineering of all aspects of FX market making.
• Manage and work on projects related to FX products.
• Liaise with the Macro Trading and Sales teams.

Skills

Advanced Java

Financial Markets Experience

FX Market Microstructure

Spring Boot

React

Vue.js

JVM Tuning

AI Coding Assistants

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Gradle

Solace

FIX Protocol

Job description

web-enabled Single Dealer Platform. In short - if it's electronically handled within Nomura it flows through one of the systems the team owns. This is a very exciting opportunity to be a key part of this growing team who are focused on building out the Nomura FX franchise. We are in the midst of a number of transformational deliveries with targeted franchise growth. You will be working with the wider development team in Singapore and London to build out a number of innovative solutions for our clients - all of which need to operate in an ultra-low latency environment to be competitive. Our focus is to build high-quality engineered platforms that can handle all aspects of our business - both today and tomorrow as we grow our 24 hours a day, 5 and half days a week FX business.

Role description

• Development and engineering of all aspects of FX market making and FX algorithmic trading
• Manage and work on projects related to FX products
• To liaise and work closely with the Macro Trading and Sales teams

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• Solid experience in high performance, advanced Java with knowledge of core data structure design
• Proven experience in Financial Markets with pricing and / or market making
• Experience in FX such as market microstructure, order management or Regulatory Reporting would be beneficial
• Prior experience of Spring Boot, Gradle, Solace, FIX protocol, concurrent programming, JVM tuning, and Full Stack (React, Vue.js) would be beneficial
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants and ability to effectively leverage them while maintaining code quality standards
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic front office environment, balancing competing priorities from sales and trading stakeholders
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related quantitative field from an accredited education institution

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Company overview

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 www.nomura.com

Department Overview

E-Trading Strategy FX sits within Nomura's Global Markets division. FX is a strategic franchise for Nomura with the team focusing on all quant and tech elements of the Electronic FX flows within Nomura. This ranges from market making (the models, the curve and subsequent price distribution), our aggregator and the algos within it and other such projects such as our