XVA Trader VP — Global Markets & Optimisation

LGBT Great; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura, a leading financial services group, seeks a Trader in its Global Markets division based in London. You will actively manage resources, analyse optimisation opportunities, and execute trades to improve capital efficiency and pricing across multiple asset classes.

You will work with trading desks, risk, and finance, applying strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Python/SQL to model portfolios and support pricing.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of XVA metrics and derivatives products across asset classes.
• Knowledge of Basel III, SA-CCR, IMM and CVA capital calculations.
• Strong quantitative skills to model resource consumption and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Active resource management and optimisation to maximise efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify, analyse, and structure trades to realise capital relief.
• Coordinate multilateral optimisation exercises with internal and external counterparties.

Skills

XVA & Derivatives

Regulatory capital knowledge

Quantitative & analytical

Programming & data analysis

Risk & pricing systems

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Project management

Collaboration & negotiation

Education

Degree in quantitative discipline

Advanced degree or CFA desirable

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Job description

Nomura, a leading financial services group, seeks a Trader in its Global Markets division based in London. You will actively manage resources, analyse optimisation opportunities, and execute trades to improve capital efficiency and pricing across multiple asset classes.

You will work with trading desks, risk, and finance, applying strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Python/SQL to model portfolios and support pricing.