Global Markets - Rates - Trader

UBS; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a trader for Emerging Markets Rates within Global Markets Derivatives & Solutions, based in Hong Kong or Singapore. The role focuses on quoting, risk managing client flows, and developing macro and relative value views on EM monetary policy and rate pricing.

The successful candidate will collaborate with sales and clients to generate revenue, navigate liquidity, and ensure regulatory and policy compliance across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or other quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments and strategies.
• Clear communication and ability to work in a team.
• Interest in applying AI to improve workflows with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in quoting and risk managing client flows in Emerging Markets Rates across CCS and IRS markets.
• Develop and express macro-driven and relative value views on EM monetary policy and rate pricing.
• Collaborate with sales teams and clients to provide trade ideas, market commentary and content to drive revenue.
• Facilitate client order flow by providing liquidity and accessing third-party offerings.
• Follow regulations and internal policies including execution quality, pricing, hedging, trading limits and compliance.
• Manage broad range of risk including trading, execution, operational and compliance risk.

Job description

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

343777BR

City

Hong Kong SAR, Singapore

Key Responsibilities

• Are you a trader who is savvy about risk? Do your analytic and interpersonal skills help you figure out the value of a trade idea? We’re looking for someone who can:
• assist the team in quoting and risk managing client flows in Emerging Markets Rates across CCS and IRS markets
• develop and express macro driven and relative value views on Emerging Markets monetary policy, inflation dynamics and interest rate pricing
• work closely with sales teams and clients, to provide trade ideas, market commentary and content to generate revenue and grow client business
• facilitate client order flow by providing liquidity through internal capital or accessing third-party offerings
• follow regulations and internal policies, including quality of execution, pricing, hedging, trading limits and compliance policies
• manage broad range of risk, including but not limited to trading, execution, operational and compliance risk

The team

You’ll be joining the Global Markets Derivatives & Solutions franchise based in Hong Kong or Singapore. We trade a range of products across the emerging markets, and provide advice, solutions and execution in a simple, intuitive and flexible way. We are a regional team focused on client focus, collaboration and strengthening the franchise across Investment Bank and the Asia Pacific region.

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics or other quantitative fields
• a minimum of 5 year’s experience and track record of producing strong risk-adjusted returns
• a strong understanding of financial markets, instruments and strategies
• a critical thinker who communicates clearly
• a self-starter, able to create new solutions independently
• a good communicator and able to work effectively as a team member
• 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.

About Us

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.

Contact Details

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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.