Trading Analyst

Job Title:

Analyst, Equity Quantitative Research

Corporate Title:

Analyst

Division:

Global Markets, Asia Ex Japan (AEJ)

Location:

Hong Kong

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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 www.nomura.com.

About Global Markets

Our Global Markets team services financial institutions, corporates, governments, asset managers and hedge funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in equity and fixed income securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products.

By leveraging the strength of our intellectual capital, client relationships and technology, we offer best-in-class products across a truly integrated, global cross-asset platform. A recognized leader in Asia with an international network spanning over 30 countries, we are in a unique position to offer a truly East-West service.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Quantitative Research Analyst to join our systematic trading team. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with financial markets knowledge to develop and enhance systematic trading strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain systematic trading strategies for equity markets
• Conduct statistical analysis and research to identify market opportunities
• Build and optimize trading signals using various data sources
• Collaborate with trading and technology teams to implement strategies
• Monitor and analyze strategy performance
• Research and implement machine learning techniques for strategy enhancement

Job Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in systematic trading or related quantitative role
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and mathematical modeling
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Buy-side experience in quantitative trading
• Experience with machine learning and data mining techniques

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer