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Your role

We are looking for a skilled quantitative developer with extensive core development and data expertise to join our Principal E-Trading team at UBS Global Markets. This collaborative team focuses on developing and managing top-tier systematic market making platform within the Equity Derivatives sector.

• work closely with quant trader and quant researcher, utilizing a variety of technologies to provide fast time-to-market and applications.
• you will be involved in every aspect of algorithmic trading: designing, back testing, implementing trading strategies and as well tracking performance.
• operate within a 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.

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We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

Your team

You will be working in the GED quant dev team in Hong Kong within the Global Markets Principal E-Trading business, under a business reporting line. The role involves hands-on implementation of technical solutions for electronically market-making equity derivatives.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage with various projects and gain exposure to algorithmic trading and its associated technologies, such as complex event processing and KDB.

The successful candidate will participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from analysis through implementation and support, across different projects within the team. There is considerable interaction with the business teams based in Hong Kong, as well as other quantitative analysts and IT teams located in London.

Your expertise

• We are looking for a highly skilled, ambitious & motivated individual to help deliver on strategic initiatives to support the growth of our Equity Derivatives business.
• Ideal candidates should hold an BSc or higher in a quantitative field / applied science e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics etc.
• The position requires extensive experience in Java programing coupled with excellent design and problem solving skills.
• You must be proactive and detail-oriented, yet comfortable working in a dynamic environment with fast paced deliveries and changing requirements.
• You will need to be comfortable interacting with trading and sales desks to provide support to the front-office Public Distribution Trading business, especially but not exclusively in regard to the models, tools and applications owned and maintained by the team.
• You must be able to come-up with clear and solid designs to implement proposed modelling and infrastructure changes, to deliver in dynamic, agile, and often ambiguous contexts, and to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

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. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. 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.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA

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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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