We are seeking a results-driven, highly-motivated Electronic Options Sales Trader to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with an understanding of electronic trading platforms and U.S. listed equity options. As a key member of our sales trading team, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with hedge fund and institutional clients globally, promoting our options algorithmic and DMA trading offering, and driving revenue growth.
We’re looking for someone like that who can:
• develop client relationships, providing clients with execution consultancy, transaction cost analysis, market structure expertise and deep product knowledge to help them navigate our options execution offering
• effectively manage and monitor client options orders to identify issues affecting client orders and mitigate risk
• follow regulations, compliance policies, desk policies, limits and guidelines
• partner with other teams across the firm like high touch options, electronic equities, electronic futures and prime brokerage to leverage client relationships and cross-sell the firm’s platforms

Detailed salary information:
• New York: the salary range for this role is $233750 to $251250
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

Job Reference #

328557BR

City

New York

Job Type

Full Time

Your Career Comeback

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Your team

You’ll be working in the Electronic Options Trading team in New York. The role of our team is to provide institutional clients with superior electronic execution capabilities, state of the art technology and unparalleled access to quality liquidity to help them achieve their execution objectives effectively. Our team is collaborative and entrepreneurial, and we are self-starters. We provide proactive insights and expertise to clients to help them source liquidity and leverage our electronic trading expertise.

Your expertise

• bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• proven track record of success in electronic trading sales or coverage, or a related role within the financial services industry.
• strong understanding of electronic trading platforms, order routing protocols, and market connectivity.
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with clients at all levels.
• highly motivated and results-oriented, with a proactive approach to achieving sales targets.
• ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• willingness to accommodate some domestic and international travel.
• proficiency in Bloomberg.
• series 7, 57 and 63 licenses.

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.

Salary information

US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $233750 to $251250 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

Join us

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?

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.