United Kingdom
Sales and trading, Trading
Investment Bank
Job Reference #
320908BR
City
London
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Do your analytic and interpersonal skills help you understand complex systems? Are you someone who is savvy about managing risk? We are looking for someone like you to:
- be responsible for managing the risks we take as a result of making markets electronically to clients in FX, Precious Metals (cash & EFPs) and non-deliverable Forwards
- price and hedge, although typically done by algorithm, sometimes human intervention is required during system outages or extreme market events
- help fine tune the complex system and work across the business with other teams such as sales, quant trading and support to improve system performance
- work with our Sales team to identify opportunities to improve UBS market footprint further, join them in client meetings / calls to gather relevant information
- work with Quant Traders and Quant Development teams on pricing, hedging and other system enhancements
- coordinate the resolution of infrequent system outages by collaborating with our Global Service Delivery and support functions
- develop a strong understanding about market microstructure and the exchange side products,
- develop and follow regulations, compliance policies, desk policies, limits, and guidelines
- work with a variety of stakeholders, including clients and technology, to develop future product requirements and detailed design specifications
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 as part of the Global Markets Derivatives & Solutions team in London . As an eFX Trader, we price and hedge FX, Precious Metals and NDFs via electronic channels.
Your expertise
- numerate and capable of working under pressure
- relevant market understanding of the products
- comfortable in analyzing large data sets using various data visualization tools
- a self-starter, reliable and passionate about the client experience
- able to cope under pressure and comfortable working independently, as well as in a collaborative environment
- responsible and conscious of risks; curious and able to challenge status quo
- able to build strong client networks, with an entrepreneurial mind-set
- excellent communication skills
- knowledge of/interest in Electronic Trading
- Knowledge/experience of applications such as Python, Jupiterhub, mathlab, q, kx systems etc
- LI-GB
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.
We have a presence in all major financial centers 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. 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.
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.
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