Associate - Software Engineer - Group Technology

Nomura 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

Department Overview

Nomura's Group Technology provides technology solutions to support the company's business activities. The team works closely with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop and implement effective IT strategies, providing guidance on technology selection and implementation while ensuring system reliability, security, and scalability.

The Chief Information Office (CIO) oversees enterprise-wide IT, data strategy, infrastructure modernization, and risk controls across its global business divisions (Retail, Wholesale, and Investment Management).

Role Description

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of Python-based applications, data pipelines, and automation tools that empower Nomura’s business functions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will:

Build reliable, high-performance software solutions to process and analyze financial data.

Enhance data-driven decision-making through clear visualizations and automated reporting.

Uphold best practices in code quality, documentation, and collaboration to ensure scalable and maintainable systems.

Responsibilities

Technical Development

Develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and data processing pipelines for financial data workflows.

Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) using libraries like Pandas, ensuring data integrity and quality.

Design and implement automated reporting systems, including:
o Conversion of Pandas DataFrames to HTML for email distribution.

o Integration with email automation tools (e.g., smtplib, email module).

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to team standards and version control (Git).

Conduct unit testing (e.g., pytest, unittest) and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality outputs.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Create insightful data visualizations (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly) to communicate trends and insights to stakeholders.

Collaborate with business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Work within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices for software development and data engineering.

Stay updated on emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted tools, cloud platforms) to drive innovation.

Compliance & Risk Management

Adhere to Nomura’s technology policies, including security protocols and data governance.

Escalate risks or issues proactively in line with the firm’s "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate, Respect).

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Software Engineer in the financial sector with front end development using React or similar frameworks for UI development.

Minimum 4 years’ experience in Python scripting with a minimum of 2 years in production environments.

Experience with data manipulation, strong expertise in Pandas for data transformation, cleaning, and analysis.

Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows.

Experience with libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly to create clear visualizations.

SQL: Proficiency in database querying and data extraction (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).

Testing & Documentation: Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest) and writing maintainable code documentation.

Git: Working knowledge of version control systems and collaborative development workflows

Claude Code: Basic exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and workflows

Data Processing: Experience with data extraction, cleaning, ETL pipelines, and data quality management

HTML Email Generation: Experience converting Pandas DataFrames to HTML format and sending formatted email reports

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to debug and optimize code.

Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Email Automation: Working knowledge of Python email libraries (smtplib, email module) for automated report distribution

Nomura Competencies

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

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

SFID: 15167

Nomura is a leading financial services group and the preeminent Asian-based investment bank with worldwide reach. Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs over 27,000 staff worldwide. Nomura’s unique understanding of Asia enables the company to make a difference for clients through three business divisions: retail, asset management, and wholesale (global markets and investment banking).