At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a fast-paced team to develop cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies.
- Company: UBS, a global leader in wealth management and investment banking.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, supportive team culture, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the innovative world of automated trading and financial markets.
- Qualifications: Strong Java skills, analytical mindset, and experience in algorithmic trading preferred.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced quantitative developer with strong core development and data skills to join our rates algorithmic 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 rates space.
The role will be focused on Interest Rate Swaps and government bonds with opportunities to work on other asset classes within the fixed income space. You will be involved in every aspect of algorithmic trading: designing, back testing, implementing trading strategies and 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.
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.
The rates electronic and systematic trading team is at the forefront of innovation in automated trading in rates and has a large mandate in the bank, covering government bonds and interest rate swaps around the globe creating automated and semi-automated strategies. 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 Skills And Experience
- Great problem-solving and analytical ability
- Strong experience in Java with exposure to low latency event-processing
- Experience in the rates space, especially Interest Rate Swaps
- A self-starter who 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 fixed income market making from previous work in an algorithmic trading context
- Experience in the electronic fixed income ecosystem: trading venues and protocols
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.
AI Algo Quant Developer in Sydney employer: UBS
UBS is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering comprehensive training and mentorship programs tailored for Wealth Client Advisors. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, the work culture fosters a supportive environment where you can thrive while delivering outstanding client experiences across Australia’s diverse markets. Additionally, UBS provides competitive benefits and a commitment to compliance, ensuring that you can build meaningful relationships with clients while advancing your career in a dynamic financial landscape.
