Financing - Funding Trader

UBS Financial Services; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a Funding Trader to optimize collateral and funding in their Global Markets Funding and Optimisation Solutions team in London. The role involves client interaction, developing funding strategies, and contributing to profitability. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills, programming knowledge in Python, and trading experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical background with a track record in valuable analytics.
• Proficient in coding and programming languages, particularly Python.
• Confident communicator and self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Execute Secured Funding and Collateral Optimisation trading activities.
• Optimizing the collateral and funding profile of the GM business.
• Develop funding solutions that contribute to UBS Economic Profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming in Python

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Job Title: Financing - Funding Trader

Location: London, United Kingdom

Department: Sales and Trading, Investment Bank

Job Type: Full Time

Your role

The Funding and Optimisation Solutions team is seeking a candidate to execute Secured Funding and Collateral Optimisation trading activities and strategies in the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will:

1. Optimize the collateral and funding profile of the GM business, with primary responsibility over the secured funding portfolios.
2. Develop funding solutions that contribute to UBS Economic Profitability.
3. Facilitate the continued growth of the client business by partnering with the sales team to develop new funding relationships and deliver financing solutions to clients.

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Your team

You will be part of the Global Markets Funding and Optimisation Solutions team based in London. This team is responsible for optimizing the scarce resources of the Global Markets business, including balance sheet, funding, liquidity, and risk-weighted assets. The goal is to enhance top-line revenue and optimize returns. A key aspect of your role will be facilitating client business, which involves close collaboration with sales and trading teams across Global Markets, direct interaction with clients, the broader investment bank, and Group treasury.

Your expertise

• Strong analytical background with a track record in developing and producing valuable analytics.
• Proficient in coding and programming languages, particularly Python.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to key stakeholders and the global team.
• Self-starter attitude and ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

Desirable:

• 3-5 years prior trading experience in repo, collateral upgrades, TRS.
• FCA registered.

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 know that our people, with their diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, offering 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. 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 accommodations/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.