Market Data Technical Engineer - Contractor

Job Title: Market Data Technical Engineer - Contractor

Department: Technology

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $700 - $900 per day * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

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Department Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Nomura is seeking a Market Data Technical Engineer to provide comprehensive technical support for Market Data and Critical Broker applications across US Business Units including Global Markets, Operations, Technology, and Investment Banking. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operational health of infrastructure, participate in account management of brokerage services, and serve as a key technical liaison between trading desks, business units, and vendors. This role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced trading floor environment, resolving real-time issues while maintaining strategic vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and quickly gain the respect of interfacing teams, working closely with the US Market Data Commercial team and wider Global Market Data Technical teams.

Technical Support & Operations:

Provide comprehensive technical support for Market Data and Critical Broker applications

Act as primary technical point of contact for trading desks regarding system functionality and data availability

Resolve technical issues in real-time on the trading floor

Maintain day-to-day operational health of market data infrastructure

Connectivity & Account Management:

Oversee connectivity management for all Broker applications and products

Administer trading user accounts and access across broker platforms

Interact with individual brokers to create user accounts while adhering to Nomura internal processes

Troubleshoot network protocols and connectivity issues

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

Serve as liaison between business units and vendors

Foster and maintain strategic relationships with business teams and vendor management

Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations

Coordinate new software release coordination, system deployment, and connectivity modifications

System Maintenance & Upgrades:

Test and implement new market data infrastructure software, including DACS upgrades

Perform RTDS (TREP) system upgrades and maintenance

Support front office desktop applications

Required Qualifications:

Core Technical Skills:

LSEG/Refinitiv RTDS (TREP) including DACS and tools

LINUX CLI and shell scripting

Network protocols and connectivity troubleshooting

Methodical problem-solving skills

Financial Markets Knowledge:

Knowledge of financial instruments and data structures provided by Bloomberg or LSEG/Refinitiv (Reuters)

Experience working directly with traders on the trading floor

Process & Management:

Vendor management and third-party integration experience

Experience in Incident Management / Change Management (advantageous)

Key Objectives for Success:

Enthusiasm to learn

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong team player with proactive engagement

Customer service orientation with ability to prioritize workload and manage internal user expectations

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment

Flexible working hours

Advantageous Skills & Experience:

Experience using Bloomberg Professional and/or LSEG/Refinitiv Workspace

MS SQL Server and Oracle database

Knowledge of Market Data Vendor latest APIs: RFA, SFC, BPIPE

Web technologies: HTML, PHP, JavaScript

Front office desktop application support experience

This role requires flexibility to support trading operations and participate in on-call rotation for out-of-hours support. The team shares responsibility for on-call out-of-hours support and covers onsite support levels.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

* 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, and discretionary awards 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.

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