US Trading Tools Development Lead

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

RSUs

401(k)

Vacation

Job summary

Nomura in New York seeks a US Trading Tools Development Lead to guide the development and delivery of agile trading technology for Prime and Equities desks. You will translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while leading a small development team and maintaining direct stakeholder relationships with trading desks.

The role requires 5+ years in financial services tech, strong Python/SQL skills, and a proven ability to collaborate across global teams, with core

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial services technology, preferably in trading or prime services.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• CI/CD practices and React development a plus.
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work directly with business stakeholders.
• Experience in agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of trading workflows and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-3 developers in delivering trading tools and enhancements using Python, React, SQL, and CI/CD frameworks.
• Partner directly with trading desks to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions in an agile manner.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across the US region.
• Collaborate with global trading tools teams in Japan, AEJ, and EMEA regions.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with trading desk operational requirements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical business users.
• Work core trading hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST) with flexibility for market events and global coordination.

Skills

Python

SQL

React

CI/CD practices

Job description

Job Title: US Trading Tools Development Lead
Department: Group Technology
Corporate Title: Vice President
Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000 annually. (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Role Summary

Lead the development and delivery of agile trading technology solutions for Prime and Equities desks. Responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while managing a small development team and maintaining direct stakeholder relationships with trading desks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-3 developers in delivering trading tools and enhancements using Python, React, SQL, and CI/CD frameworks.
• Partner directly with trading desks to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions in an agile manner.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across the US region.
• Collaborate with global trading tools teams in Japan, AEJ, and EMEA regions.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with trading desk operational requirements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical business users.
• Work core trading hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST) with flexibility for market events and global coordination.

Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• 5+ years experience in financial services technology, preferably in trading or prime services.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• CI/CD practices and React development a plus.
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work directly with business stakeholders.
• Experience in agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of trading workflows and financial markets.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Employment Terms

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.