FX Options E-Trading Quant Developer

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

Job summary

A leading global wealth manager in London is seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer to join their FX Options E-Trading team. This role involves hands-on implementation of trading solutions and requires strong Java development skills, coupled with problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, agile environment and has a solid understanding of trading and derivatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact business growth and revenue.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong server-side Java development experience.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Working experience in agile SDLC methodology.
• Ability to work closely with the trading desk.

Responsibilities

• Join FX Options E-Trading Quantitative Developer team.
• Develop algorithmic trading solutions.
• Implementation of technical solutions in market making.

Skills

Java development

Concurrency skills

Problem solving

Agile SDLC methodology

Messaging libraries (FIX, Kafka, EMS)

Time-series databases (preferably KDB)

Understanding of derivatives or trading

Job description

Job Reference #

329081BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

• We are seeking an experienced candidate to join our FX Options E-Trading Quantitative Developer team
• Sit within the Principal E-Trading business (covering FX, PM, Rates, Credit and Equities) and develop next generation algorithmic trading solutions
• The team sits within the Global Markets Principal Flow Trading stream, and has a business reporting line
• Operate within a high-performing, fast paced quant development team, whose goals are directly aligned to the business
• Add meaningful functionality which will help to grow the business and have a direct impact on revenues

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Your team

You’ll be working in the UBS FX Options E-Trading team in London. The role involves hands‑on implementation of technical solutions for the market making of FX options electronically. This is a great opportunity to get involved with different projects and gain exposure to algo trading and the technologies associated with it. A successful candidate will take part in the full SDLC (from analysis to implementation and support) of different projects within the team. There is a strong interaction with the business based in London as well as with other quants and IT teams located in London, Zurich and Pune.

• Part of the Principal Flow Trading Quant Development department, alongside teams aligned to eFX Spot, eRates, eCredit, Equity Derivatives, and Cash Equities
• Focused on maximising automation and performance in order to drive E-Trading revenues
• Operating in a highly agile manner, releasing to production multiple times per day
• The team is known for being collaborative and diverse, with a mandate to deliver meaningful change

Your expertise

• Strong server-side Java development experience with concurrency skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Working experience in agile SDLC methodology, including Git and CI/CD
• Beneficial to have experience with messaging libraries and protocols including FIX, Kafka, EMS, SBE, Aeron
• Ability to work closely with the trading desk delivering iteratively as part of a global team
• Familiarity with time-series databases (preferably KDB)
• A working understanding of derivatives or trading is very beneficial

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 centres in more than 50 countries.

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 recognise 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.