US Equities/Options LSET Trader (Low-Latency)

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

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Nomura is seeking an LSET Trader in New York on the Global Markets desk. You will research, monitor, and oversee execution of daily trades for US Equities/Options with a low latency client base. Expect collaboration with traders, quants, and operations in a fast-paced desk environment.

The role requires experience with electronic trading platforms, FIX protocol, and risk monitoring. Strong communication skills and familiarity with DMA orders are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic trading platforms and US equities.
• Familiarity with FIX and binary protocols is required.
• Track record in risk monitoring and escalation procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• VBA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage order flow and execute trades on an electronic platform.
• Coordinate with support, operations, brokers, and PBs on allocations.
• Monitor execution algorithms and assist quant clients to resolve issues.
• Source liquidity by interacting with brokers and bank desks.
• Generate ad hoc reports and maintain trading tools.
• Upgrade spreadsheets and trading tools as needed.
• Understand exchanges and ATS operations.
• Provide real-time risk management of order flows and connectivity health.
• Serve as a technical contact to investigate discrepancies and latency issues.
• Work with OMS/EMS and FIX Protocol in front-to-back processes.
• Understand US Equities/options trade lifecycle.
• Translate technical issues for sales traders and institutional clients.

Skills

Electronic trading platforms

FIX Protocol familiarity

VBA

Risk monitoring

Tools

OMS

EMS

FIX Protocol

Networking basics

Job description

Nomura is seeking an LSET Trader in New York on the Global Markets desk. You will research, monitor, and oversee execution of daily trades for US Equities/Options with a low latency client base. Expect collaboration with traders, quants, and operations in a fast-paced desk environment.

The role requires experience with electronic trading platforms, FIX protocol, and risk monitoring. Strong communication skills and familiarity with DMA orders are essential.