At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a fast-paced team to develop cutting-edge algorithmic trading solutions.
- Company: UBS Global Markets, a leader in financial services with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values integrity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the financial markets while working with innovative technology.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, experience in object-oriented programming, and passion for finance.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Your role
We are seeking a quantitative trader/developer with experience in building data-driven trading systems to join our fixed income algorithmic trading team within UBS Global Markets.
This is a fast paced and collaborative team specialized in the development and management of best-in-class automated strategies in the fixed income space.
The role will be focused on government bonds and Interest Rate Swaps with opportunities to work on other asset classes within the fixed income space.
Key Responsibilities
- Sit within the Global Markets principal e‑trading business and develop next generation algorithmic trading solutions.
- Design, back‑test, implement trading strategies and track performance.
- Operate within a high‑performing, fast paced quant development team, whose goals are directly aligned to the business.
- Employ analysis to help optimize systematic quoting and risk‑management strategies.
Qualifications
You should possess strong analytical skills and a passion for financial markets, and be experienced in object‑oriented programming preferably in Java.
Proven experience in a similar role is strongly preferred.
- Great problem‑solving and analytical ability.
- Experience in the rates space especially Government Bonds and Interest Rate Swaps.
- Understanding of quote and order management on central limit order books.
- A self‑starter capable of working independently.
- Ready for the responsibility of real ownership of deliveries.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to easily understand and explain business, software, and modelling issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A person of integrity, comfortable to challenge and who collaborates naturally.
- Experience with industrial coding environments (version control, deployment, testing, compliance).
- Knowledge of fixed‑income market making from previous work in an algorithmic trading context.
- Experience with electronic fixed‑income ecosystem: trading venues and protocols.
- Job Details
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Reference #: 339878BR
- City: London
- Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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Rates e-Trading Quant employer: UBS
UBS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to extensive training programs and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to grow your career in the fast-paced world of M&A and strategy. The inclusive culture at UBS fosters teamwork and encourages proactive engagement, making it a rewarding place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector.
