About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Job Title: </span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">US Trading Tools Development Lead</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Department:</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Group Technology</span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Corporate Title:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Vice President</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Location:</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">New York</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000 annually.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Company overview</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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 </span><a href="https://www.nomura.com"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:blue">www.nomura.com</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Aon’s Benefit Index</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#202124;background-color:white">®</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">, Nomura’s benefits <strong>rank</strong> <strong>#1</strong> amongst our competitors</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Division Overview: </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Role Description:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:130%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Role Summary:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> 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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:130%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:130%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead a team of 2-3 developers in delivering trading tools and enhancements using Python, React, SQL, and CI/CD frameworks</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Partner directly with trading desks to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions in an agile manner</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across the US region</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Collaborate with global trading tools teams in Japan, AEJ, and EMEA regions</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with trading desk operational requirements</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical business users</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work core trading hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST) with flexibility for market events and global coordination</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:130%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">5+ years experience in financial services technology, preferably in trading or prime services</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong proficiency in Python and SQL</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">CI/CD practices and React development a plus</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proven team leadership and mentoring experience</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent communication skills with ability to work directly with business stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience in agile development methodologies</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:130%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:130%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Understanding of trading workflows and financial markets</span></li> </ul><p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Nomura Competencies</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Explore Insights & Vision</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Making Strategic Decisions</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inspire Entrepreneurship in People</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Elevate Organizational Capability</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inclusion </span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">*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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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”.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p>