Rates e-Trading Quant

UBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in London is seeking a quantitative trader/developer to join their fixed income algorithmic trading team. The role involves developing data-driven trading systems and optimizing trading strategies for government bonds and Interest Rate Swaps.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in object-oriented programming (Java), and a passion for the financial markets. UBS values diversity and offers equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and a passion for financial markets.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience with electronic fixed-income ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Develop next generation algorithmic trading solutions.
• Design, back-test, and implement trading strategies.
• Optimize systematic quoting and risk-management strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Object-oriented programming (Java)

Knowledge of fixed-income market making

Experience in rates space

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Tools

Version control

Deployment

Testing

Job description

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.