Your role
Are you an experienced Quantitative Developer? Do you enjoy innovative thinking? We are seeking someone to join our FX Options Quantitative Development team within UBS Global Markets.
* design and deliver next-generation algorithmic trading solutions within the FX Options e-trading environment
* contribute directly to the Principal E-Trading business (covering FX, Precious Metals, Rates, Credit and Equities), building scalable and impactful trading functionality
* work as part of a high-performing quantitative development team, closely aligned with front-office business objectives
* develop and enhance systems that support electronic market making, with a strong focus on performance and reliability
* take ownership across the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through to implementation and production support
* collaborate closely with traders, quantitative analysts and global technology teams to deliver innovative trading capabilities
* drive improvements that have a measurable impact on revenue generation and business growth
Job Type
Full Time
Job Reference
337116BR
City
London
Your team
You’ll be working in the UBS FX Options E-Trading team in London. The role involves hands‑on implementation of technical solutions for the market making of FX options electronically. This is a great opportunity to get involved with different projects and gain exposure to algo trading and the technologies associated with it. A successful candidate will take part in the full SDLC (from analysis to implementation and support) of different projects within the team. There is a strong interaction with the business based in London as well as with other quants and IT teams located in London, Zurich and Pune.
Your expertise
* strong server‑side Java development experience with concurrency skills
* excellent problem solving and analytical skills
* working experience in agile SDLC methodology, including Git and CI/CD
* beneficial to have experience with messaging libraries and protocols including FIX, Kafka, EMS, SBE, Aeron
* ability to work closely with the trading desk delivering iteratively as part of a global team
* familiarity with time‑series databases (preferably KDB)
* a working understanding of derivatives or trading is very beneficial
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.
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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