We are seeking an experienced quantitative developer lead with strong core development and data skills to join our principal cash equities (CRB) trading team within UBS Global Markets. This is a fast paced and collaborative team specialized in the development and management of best-in-class automated strategies in the cash equities space.
• sit within the principal cash equities (CRB ) trading team develop next generation algorithmic trading solutions
• you will be involved in every aspect of algorithmic trading: designing, back testing, implementing trading strategies and as well tracking performance.
• lead a small high-performing, fast paced quant development team, whose goals are directly aligned to the business
• you will employ analysis to help optimize systematic quoting and risk management strategies.

You should possess strong analytical skills and a passion for financial markets but also be very experienced in object oriented programming especially in Java. Proven experience in a similar role is strongly preferred.

Job Reference #

307826BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

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Your team

The CRB trading team is at the forefront of innovation in automated trading in cash equities and has a large mandate in the bank. We aim at maximizing automation and driving trading revenues. We're an experienced and highly technical team with strong data analysis and software development skills. The team is diverse and global, and the working environment is challenging but also enjoyable. We are passionate about solving technical problems and we strive for excellence.

Your expertise

• team management
• great problem-solving and analytical ability
• strong experience in Java with exposure to low latency event-processing
• experience in the principal cash equities/central risk book
• a self-starter you can work independently
• ready for the responsibility of real ownership of deliveries
• excellent communication skills including the ability to easily understand and explain business, software, and modelling issues
• excellent interpersonal skills
• a person of integrity, comfortable to challenge and who collaborates naturally
• experience with industrial coding environments (version control, deployment, testing, compliance)
• knowledge of principal cash equities trading and previous work in algorithmic trading context

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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.

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At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

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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.