Equity Quant Researcher Analyst

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.

Division Overview:

Global Markets Division: Based in Mumbai, the front-office team which works on a team extension model delivers pricing, modelling and risk management expertise to the Global Markets business. Founded as a centre of excellence, the group leads the way in price discovery and portfolio optimization techniques and is integral to the business’ aggressive revenue targets. The team is playing an integral role in structuring, pricing, risk management and new idea generation.

Business Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Quant Researchers to join our dynamic and innovative

quantitative trading team, focusing on Ppan-Asia systematic equity long/short strategies.

As a Junior Quant Researcher, you'll play an active role in developing and implementing trading

strategies while utilizing your strong programming skills. The role provides an excellent opportunity to:

Work closely with seasoned senior quant traders, benefitting from their guidance and

mentorship as you create and optimize real trading strategies.

To work in an environment that is entrepreneurial and that values new ideas, innovation and

most of all ownership of problems and solutions

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title Analyst

Functional Title Analyst

Experience 0 - 2 years’ experience (Previous internship or work experience in

quantitative trading or algorithmic trading is a plus)

Qualification Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics,

Physics, Computer Science, or related disciplines from Tier 1 institutes

Role & Responsibilities:

Develop a high-frequency intraday database for signal extraction.

Design and build an efficient data processing pipeline for feature generation and strategy

simulation

Analyse the performance of trading strategies, offering input for ongoing refinement and

improvement.

Collaborate with team members, sharing insights, and contributing to a culture of innovation

and excellence.

Mind Set:

A strong desire for efficient coding is a must.

Key Skills:

Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and R.

Proficiency in a Linux environment.

Familiarity with databases like SQL and KDB.

Strong knowledge of data structures and object-oriented design principles.

Passion for financial markets and a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic trading environment

Personal Qualities

Passion for Quantitative Trading

Resilience

Strong intellectual curiosity and fast learner

Hard working and strong work ethics

Ability to work effectively as part of multicultural team