Team Overview
The On-Desk Equity Front-Office Development team works directly with equities traders and sales traders across Asia to deliver technology that enhances execution workflows, automates desk processes, and provides actionable analytics.
Operating as a business-side development function, the team works in close proximity to front-office users and benefits from streamlined processes and rapid iteration cycles.
In addition to ongoing initiatives for all Asian desks, the team is currently building the new technology platform that will support the recently announced SMBC Nikko Jefferies Joint Venture.
LocationTokyo or Hong Kong preferred
Other locations in Asia might be considered depending on the candidate
Reporting Line
Reports to the Head of On-Desk Equity Front-Office Development, based in Tokyo
Role Purpose
This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting front-office software used directly by equities traders and sales traders
The team typically receives high-level business needs – not detailed specifications – and is responsible for analyzing the functional gap, proposing solutions, designing the system, and delivering production-ready components
Key Responsibilities
Engage with front-office users to understand high-level functional needs and translate them into actionable technical designs
Develop, integrate, test, and deploy components across both the legacy platform and the new platform currently being built
Provide support, ensuring system reliability and fast turnaround on business issues
Deliver new applications and workflow tools supporting equities activities across Asia
Contribute to the full development lifecycle, from architectural discussions to production support
Scope of responsibilities and level of ownership will depend on the candidate's seniority and experience
Professional Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (3 considered, 10+ preferred)
Experience working on a trading desk or in a front-office environment
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure trading-floor conditions
Strong communication skills for direct interaction with traders and sales traders
Knowledge of equity cash and/or equity derivatives (highly preferred)
Japanese language beneficial but not required
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Java, including Java 8 and Java 21
Experience with Java Spring framework beneficial
Experience with modern web frameworks such as Angular or React
Familiarity with AWS-based environments: EKS (Docker/Kubernetes), MKS (Kafka), ElastiCache (Redis), Aurora PostGress, S3
Solid SQL knowledge
Python optional but beneficial
KDB/Q optional but beneficial
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services.
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives.
We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live.
As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.Show more Show less
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