FX Options E-Trading Quant Developer

UBS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a skilled Java Developer for its FX Options E-Trading team. The role entails developing algorithmic trading solutions and requires strong Java skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence trading strategies and gain exposure to innovative technologies in the finance sector.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for job-sharing and hybrid work

Qualifications

• Proven server-side Java development experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required.
• Experience with agile methodologies and CI/CD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on implementation of technical solutions for market making FX options.
• Participate in the full SDLC from analysis to implementation and support.
• Work closely with trading desks and global teams.

Skills

Java

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Agile SDLC

TDD

Git

CI/CD

Concurrency Skills

Job description

Job Reference #

304893BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you passionate about delivering building robust and scalable core Java server systems and are you motivated to deliver real business value? If so, we are looking for someone like you to help us
• Sit within the Global Markets principal e-trading business (covering FX, PM, Rates, Credit and Equities) and develop next generation algorithmic trading solutions
• 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

Your Career Comeback

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

Your team

You’ll be working in the UBS FX Options E-Trading team in London within Global Markets principal e-trading business, with a business reporting line. The role involves hands on implementation of technical solutions for market making 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 (complex event processing, KDB, etc…).

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.

Your expertise

• Strong server-side Java development experience with concurrency skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Working experience in agile SDLC and TDD methodology, including Git and CI/CD
• Ability to work closely with the trading desk delivering iteratively as part of a global team
• A working understanding of derivatives or trading is beneficial

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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.