CRB Trader EMEA

UBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in London seeks a quant trader for the CRB desk to drive data-driven, systematic trading across equities and ETFs. You will design, back-test and implement strategies, while supporting pricing and risk models in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong Python skills, and the ability to work independently within UBS's global markets team.

Qualifications

• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows.
• Great problem-solving and analytical ability.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• A self-starter who can work independently.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to quickly and easily understand and explain business, software, and modelling issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A high degree of integrity, comfortable to challenge and who collaborates naturally.
• Ideally, experience in the quant trading space especially in equities and/or ETFs.
• Excellence in statistical modelling and data science.
• Experience in python essential. KDB/Java/C++ would be beneficial
• Experience with Unix systems and familiarity with DevOps practices considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the team book and automated processes.
• Apply a data-driven and systematic approach to trading.
• Employ statistical analysis to optimize quoting, trading, and risk management strategies.
• Involve in designing, back testing, and implementing trading strategies as well as tracking their performance.
• Contribute to pricing and risk models and oversee their operation.

Skills

5+ years experience

Python

KDB/Java/C++

Unix

DevOps

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data science

Statistical modelling

Equities/ETFs experience

Job description

Your role

We are seeking a quant trader to join the CRB desk within UBS global markets.

We are seeking a quant trader to join the CRB desk within UBS global markets.

This is a fast-paced and collaborative team operating a mix of successful businesses in the liquidity provision space.

• You will engage in the management of the team book and automated processes
• You will apply a data-driven and systematic approach to trading.
• You will employ statistical analysis to optimize quoting, trading, and risk management strategies.
• You will be involved in every aspect of systematic trading: designing, back testing, and implementing trading strategies as well as tracking their performance.
• You will contribute to pricing and risk models and oversee their operation.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

341449BR

City

London

Your team

The CRB desk has a long history of driving innovation in the quantitative trading space at UBS.

We enjoy solving challenging problems using innovative models, big data, and market intelligence.

Our diverse team comprises quant traders with a wealth of skills and experience across systematic trading, research and development in Equities, ETFs and Delta1 space.

Your expertise

• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use
• Great problem-solving and analytical ability
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• A self-starter who can work independently
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to quickly and easily understand and explain business, software, and modelling issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A high degree of integrity, comfortable to challenge and who collaborates naturally
• Ideally, experience in the quant trading space especially in equities and/or ETFs
• Excellence in statistical modelling and data science
• Experience in python essential. KDB/Java/C++ would be beneficial
• Experience with Unix systems and familiarity with DevOps practices considered a plus

About Us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

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.