FX/Rates E-Trading Quant

Job description

We are looking for an etrading quant to join our algorithmic trading team in UBS Global Markets. This is a front-office role specializing in FX and Interest Rate Derivatives. You will work with experienced quant traders, gaining exposure to real-time trading, pricing, risk management, and PnL from day one.

Systematic Trading Strategy Development

• Design, back-test, and implement algorithmic trading strategies for FX & interest rate markets, using a data-driven, quantitative approach.

Statistical Analysis & Optimisation

• Apply advanced statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to optimise pricing, quoting, and automated risk management strategies. Continuously analyse high-frequency market data to refine our models and improve execution.

Full Lifecycle Involvement

• Contribute to all stages of the trading strategy lifecycle – from research and model development through to coding, deployment, and real-time monitoring of strategies in production.

Performance Monitoring

• Track and analyse strategy performance, PnL, and risk exposures. Use data insights to identify enhancements or new trading opportunities.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work closely with senior traders, software engineers, and quants to integrate new algorithms into our e-trading platform. Proactively suggest improvements to our trading tools, frameworks, and processes to drive revenue and efficiency.