quantitative 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

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 class within the fixed income space.

• Sit within the Global Markets principal e-trading business and develop next generation algorithmic trading solutions.
• You will be involved in every aspect of algorithmic trading: designing, back testing, implementing trading strategies and as well tracking performance.
• Operate within a high-performing, fast paced quant development team, whose goals are directly aligned to the business
• You will employ analysis to help optimize systematic quoting and risk management strategies.
  You should possess strong analytical skills and a passion for financial markets but also 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.
• An understanding of quote and order management on central limit order books.
• A self-starter you can work 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 algorithmic trading context.
• Experience in electronic fixed income eco-system: trading venues and protocols
• You're curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment - validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.
• LI-GB
  The Rates and Credit electronic and systematic trading team is at the forefront of innovation in automated trading in fixed income and has a large mandate in the bank, covering government bonds, interest rate swaps and corporate bonds around the globe creating automated and semi-automated strategy. We aim at maximizing automation and driving trading revenues. We are an experienced and highly technical team with strong data analysis and software development skills. The team is diverse and global, and the working environment is challenging but also enjoyable. We are passionate about solving technical problems and we strive for excellence., UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That's why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.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 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 accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.