Algo Trader
UBS
Date: 1 week ago
City: London, England
Contract type: Full time
Job Reference #
318543BR
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Can you work well under time pressure? Do you have strong communications skills? Are you naturally inquisitive and a decisive problem solver? Are you interested in a Front Office career, have knowledge of Capital markets and an interest in technology, market structure, and risk?
We're looking for someone like that to:
You’ll be working in the Algo Trading Team in London, as part of UBS’s Electronic Trading business, delivering best-in-class execution services to a broad range of institutional clients.
Your expertise
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.
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.
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.
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
318543BR
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Can you work well under time pressure? Do you have strong communications skills? Are you naturally inquisitive and a decisive problem solver? Are you interested in a Front Office career, have knowledge of Capital markets and an interest in technology, market structure, and risk?
We're looking for someone like that to:
- work within the Algo Trading team, responsible for the day-to-day risk management of the Global Markets Algo platform
- work with quants to build, analyse, maintain, and manage the reports necessary for monitoring and improving client algo performance
- build their knowledge of the platform to become an expert in Algorithmic behaviour
- 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
You’ll be working in the Algo Trading Team in London, as part of UBS’s Electronic Trading business, delivering best-in-class execution services to a broad range of institutional clients.
Your expertise
- Preferably 2 + years’ experience with exposure to a Front Office environment
- An organised, thorough, and methodical approach to problem solving
- Comfortable using data to influence the decision-making process
- Highly motivated, organised, and inquisitive
- A cool head and calm presence in high pressure situations
- Passionate about servicing clients, with strong interpersonal skills
- Whilst no coding skills are required for the role, prior experience would be an advantage
- Experience working collaboratively with other teams
- Knowledge of/interest in Electronic Trading
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.
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.
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.
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
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