Quantitative Analyst

UBS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a talented individual to join their Pricing Platform team in London. The role involves advancing pricing methodologies, onboarding new products, and driving innovation in Structured Products. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, proficiency in Python or Java, and an understanding of financial markets. Join a leading global wealth manager and contribute to an industry-leading platform.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a rapidly-changing environment.
• Understanding of financial markets, especially derivatives.
• Ability to assimilate information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Advance UBS's Structured Products pricing methodology.
• Drive innovation in Structured Products by automating novel payoffs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across trading, structuring, and IT.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Java

Understanding of financial markets

Education

Strong academic background in a quantitative field

Post-graduate degree

Job description

Job Reference #
317105BR

Job Type
Full Time

Your role
Do you love an intellectual challenge? Do financial markets fascinate you? Do you have what it takes to excel at the top of your field?

• Advance UBS's Structured Products pricing methodology, in close cooperation with trading and quants.
• Expand UBS's client offering by onboarding new products onto the platform, and making them available to salespeople and clients.
• Drive innovation in Structured Products by automating novel payoffs, and providing new functionality and analytics.
• Collaborate closely with numerous stakeholders across trading, structuring, sales, quants, IT and Control functions.
• Demonstrate Accountability with Integrity - take ownership, deliver high-quality work, and strive for operational excellence in a fast-moving, highly-regulated business.
  
  

Your team

• The Pricing Platform team is the Front Office group responsible for the development of UBS's Structured Products quoting platform.
• We service both internal sales and structurers, and external clients trading electronically around the world and around the clock.
• Our team interacts daily with numerous stakeholders across the organisation - including Trading, Sales, Structuring, IT and Control functions.
• We aim to deliver an industry-leading platform, powered by the latest quant analytics - and cement UBS's position as a global Structured Products powerhouse.
  
  

Your expertise

• Strong academic background in a quantitative field (mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, etc). A post-graduate degree is a strong advantage.
• Ability to multi-task in a rapidly-changing and complex work environment, and to take last minute schedule changes in your stride.
• Understanding of financial markets, especially derivatives. Front-office experience (structuring, trading, sales, quants) is a strong advantage.
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and communicate complex ideas in a fluent and articulate manner.
• Proficiency in Python or Java (with knowledge of any other language an advantage), and an ability to rapid prototype ideas through code.
  
  

About Us
UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

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.

Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.