At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement algorithmic trading strategies for government bonds and interest rate swaps.
- Company: Join UBS's innovative fixed income algorithmic trading team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of electronic trading and drive automation-driven revenue growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in rates, strong Java skills, and a self-starter attitude.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
As a quantitative trader/developer in UBS's fixed income algorithmic trading team, you build and operate data-driven trading systems for government bonds and interest rate swaps. You design, backtest, and implement automated strategies while tracking performance, collaborating with a fast-paced, highly technical team. You optimize quoting and risk management, applying analytical rigor to improve trading outcomes. This role offers scope to shape electronic fixed income trading and contribute to automation-driven revenue growth.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working options when possible
- Inclusion and disability accommodation
- Collaboration-focused culture
Responsibilities
- Design and implement algorithmic trading strategies
- Backtest and validate trading ideas
- Track and analyze performance of strategies
- Optimize systematic quoting and risk management
- Develop next-generation electronic trading solutions
- Own deliveries with a high degree of autonomy
- Communicate complexity of business, software, and modelling issues clearly
Key requirements
- Experience in the rates space, especially Government Bonds and Interest Rate Swaps
- Strong object-oriented programming, preferably Java
- Experience in electronic fixed income trading and market making
- Understanding of quote and order management on central limit order books
- Self-starter capable of independent work and taking ownership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with version control, deployment, testing, and compliance
- Familiarity with industrial coding environments
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Clear communication and ability to explain complex topics
- Integrity and collaborative mindset
- Java (object-oriented programming)
- Data analysis and backtesting
- Algorithmic trading development
Fixed Income Quant Developer employer: UBS
UBS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where collaboration and innovation thrive. As a CCP Risk Manager, you'll benefit from a culture that prioritises employee growth, providing opportunities to tackle complex challenges while utilising cutting-edge AI technologies. With a commitment to inclusivity and flexible working options, UBS ensures that every team member can contribute meaningfully to our collective success.
