US Equities & Options Electronic Trader

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Discretionary awards

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Nomura is seeking an LSET Trader in New York to research, monitor, and oversee daily trades for US equities and options. You will interact with traders, quants, operations, and senior management in a fast-paced desk role, leveraging low-latency platforms and FIX/EMS tools.

The ideal candidate is mid-level with exposure to electronic trading, risk monitoring, and VBA-enabled automation. A collaborative, detail‑oriented professional will thrive here in a dynamic Global Markets environment.

Qualifications

• Experience researching and overseeing daily trades in US equities/options.
• Familiar with electronic trading platforms and latency mitigation.
• Strong collaboration with traders, quants, operations and sales desks.
• Knowledge of risk monitoring and escalation procedures.
• Ability to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage order flow and execute trades using an electronic trading platform.
• Work with support, operations, brokers and PBs to ensure proper allocations.
• Monitor execution algorithms and resolve issues with quant clients.
• Interact with brokers and bank desks to source liquidity when needed.
• Generate ad hoc reports and maintain trading tools.
• Maintain and upgrade spreadsheets and trading tools.
• Understand how exchanges and ATSs operate.
• Provide real-time risk management and connectivity health updates.
• Investigate trade discrepancies and latency issues in a front-to-back env.
• Hands-on with OMS/EMS and FIX Protocol throughout trade lifecycle.

Skills

Electronic trading

FIX protocol

VBA

Risk monitoring

Communication with traders

Tools

OMS

EMS

FIX Protocol

VBA

Job description

Nomura is seeking an LSET Trader in New York to research, monitor, and oversee daily trades for US equities and options. You will interact with traders, quants, operations, and senior management in a fast-paced desk role, leveraging low-latency platforms and FIX/EMS tools.

The ideal candidate is mid-level with exposure to electronic trading, risk monitoring, and VBA-enabled automation. A collaborative, detail‑oriented professional will thrive here in a dynamic Global Markets environment.