Sr Software Engineer (Avaloq)

Nomura Overview:

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

Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Function Overview

• International Wealth Management (IWM) in Nomura has been expanding its business. Over last years – several enhancements are ongoing on continuous basis including expanding newer set of applications in IWM application landscape
• This job role – will report to Head of IWM Technology in Singapore
• Good knowledge of Avaloq Banking System is a must

Job Responsibilities

• Worked independently on development changes after receiving the functional requirements from technical BA
• Lead and drive solution building / validation for A&D workshops across different streams to ensure consistent and complete requirement & solution coverage.
• Specifying new functionality in collaboration with Developers and users – to obtain closures to FRS, TSD and Use case documents.
• Act as a functional subject matter expert at specific areas and able to go deep into requirement / solution gaps with support from product architects.
• Lead and drive implementation projects at Build / Test / Go-Live stages.
• Support developers during implementation – including planning & testing.
• Participate/support in regional and/or global projects

Job Requirements

• University Bachelor or Master degree in computer science or banking or equivalent working experience.
• 7-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the Technology space.
• 5-7 years of working experience in Core Banking Platform/ Wealth Management domain.
• Well versed in Accumulator / Deccumulator (AQDQ) products in Avaloq and its lifecycle
• Significant experience working on Avaloq IDE ICE mainly on changes surrounding AQDQ products (STEX, ASSET,SECEVT2 business types)
• Experience developing for Avaloq output stream (LETTER business type) is a plus
• Implementation experience with Avaloq Banking Suite, ACP functional and parameterization knowledge/experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrate basic financial understanding in FX/MM/Equity/Derivatives and associated front to back operational workflows
• Experienced in Wealth Management business / Order Management system / Execution Management System
• Able to work with sense of urgency under multiple deadlines, can organize and deliver with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Willing to learn and able to adapt to different technologies
• Self-motivated, responsible and reliable team player
• Communicates well & across all levels.

Preferred:

• Completed Avaloq Certification training
• Knowledge of market data and financial models will be advantage
• Practical understanding of Interfaces with Bloomberg / FIX protocol
• Technical competencies of programming languages like Java, Javascript, PL/SQL, Python, ReactJS, Angular, NodeJS, Git.
• Working knowledge of Assentis (client output management) & Omgeo (txn matching) platform.
• Experience in working with agile methodologies

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.