Fixed-Income Algo Trader & Developer

UBS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a quantitative trader/developer to join the fixed income algorithmic trading team. The role focuses on building data‑driven trading systems for government bonds and Interest Rate Swaps, with opportunities to work across other fixed income assets.

You will design, backtest, implement and track performance of automated strategies in a fast, collaborative environment, leveraging strong Java and OO programming skills and a passion for financial markets.

Qualifications

• Strong Java and object‑oriented programming experience.
• Experience in fixed income markets, government bonds and interest rate swaps.
• Proven ability to design, backtest, implement and monitor algorithmic trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next‑generation algorithmic trading solutions.
• Backtest and refine trading strategies across fixed income assets.
• Implement strategies and monitor performance in a fast‑paced quant team.
• Collaborate with traders and quants to optimize quoting and risk management.

Skills

Java

OO programming

Financial markets

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Tools

Version control

Backtesting platforms

Trading platforms

Job description

UBS is seeking a quantitative trader/developer to join the fixed income algorithmic trading team. The role focuses on building data‑driven trading systems for government bonds and Interest Rate Swaps, with opportunities to work across other fixed income assets.

You will design, backtest, implement and track performance of automated strategies in a fast, collaborative environment, leveraging strong Java and OO programming skills and a passion for financial markets.