Institutional Equity Trader - AI-Driven Execution

UBS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Asset Management Americas Trading Desk in Chicago seeks an Equity Trader to partner with portfolio managers and senior traders to deliver best-in-class execution across US and global equity strategies. You will analyze liquidity, construct trades, monitor market conditions, and drive automation and AI-enabled trading tools, while ensuring rigorous controls and compliant practices.

This role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities to expand coverage across products

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of institutional equity trading experience
• Strong knowledge of US equity markets, market structure, and liquidity venues
• Experience trading cash equities, ETFs, and/or listed equity derivatives
• Familiarity with OMS/EMS and analytics tools

Responsibilities

• Execute cash equities, ETFs, and listed equity derivatives across US and global markets for active and index strategies
• Collaborate with PMs and investment teams to develop trading strategies and execution planning
• Monitor market conditions and provide insights on price action and liquidity dynamics
• Analyze execution performance and transaction cost data for portfolio managers and traders
• Support automation and AI-enabled trading and analytics initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulations, controls and best execution standards
• Contribute to growth and evolution of the trading platform and product coverage
• Build strong relationships with brokers, liquidity providers, and exchanges
• Participate in trading desk initiatives to improve efficiency and risk management

Skills

Institutional equity trading

US equity markets knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/MBA considered a plus

Tools

OMS/EMS platforms

Algorithmic execution tools

Transaction cost analysis (TCA)

Job description

UBS Asset Management Americas Trading Desk in Chicago seeks an Equity Trader to partner with portfolio managers and senior traders to deliver best-in-class execution across US and global equity strategies. You will analyze liquidity, construct trades, monitor market conditions, and drive automation and AI-enabled trading tools, while ensuring rigorous controls and compliant practices.

This role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities to expand coverage across products