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Job Title: Trader Job Code: 9019 Country: IN City: Mumbai Skill Category: Global Markets Description: 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 www.nomura.com 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, youll 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 Bachelors or Masters 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