Global Markets Principal - Electronic, Trader

A CRB Quant Trader is responsible for developing quantitative models and managing the systematic execution of trades and orders on a principal basis.
The role focuses on generating revenue, providing liquidity to clients, and supporting client needs through disciplined risk and capital management.

Key Responsibilities:
• Generate revenue through development and timely/accurate execution and booking of trades/orders on a principal basis (generating P&L)
• Proactively keep abreast of market developments and trading opportunities; have a strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and strategies
• Facilitate client order flow by providing liquidity via proprietary inventory (utilizing the firm’s capital) or accessing third party external offerings

• Adhere to all applicable regulations and internal policies including but not limited to quality of execution (example: best execution), trading activities (example: Volcker), pricing, hedging, trading-limits and compliance policies
• Manage broad range of risks, including but not limited to trading risk, execution risk, operational risk, compliance risk and conduct risk etc., evaluating options and making decisions
• Follow, adhere to and promote the UBS principles and behaviours acting with integrity, due skill, care, and diligence always
• Ensure escalation and disclosure of any information of which applicable regulators would reasonably expect notice
• Observe proper standards of market conduct while paying due regard to interests of customers and treating them fairly
• Where supervising other members of staff, ensure adherence to applicable regulations and internal policies via effective supervision and oversight with reference to the Principles of Good Supervision

Key Deliverables:
• Revenue generation (trading P&L, commissions, sales credits) and growing client business by provision of liquidity
• Strong contributions towards development of regional/global models driving the CRB business
• Adherence to regulations, compliance policies, desk policies, and guidelines as applicable to each market
• Risk management
• Conduct in accordance with UBS principles and behaviours along with regulatory expectations including escalation and disclosure of relevant issues

Your team

You'll be working in the CRB APAC team based in HongKong, which trades and market makes in Equities across APAC markets.
Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

Your expertise

• Experience trading Asian markets - HK , China (QFII/MMA), TW/KR is a strong plus. ( w.r.t local regulations, funding models and managing FX risk on non-tradeable currencies )
• Strong analytical skills to understand underlying mathematical models and ability to modify / tweak per market dynamics
• Experience in risk/factor models, optimization techniques, statistical arbitrage strategies/techniques, and developing and running backtesting frameworks
• Programming ability to translate ideas to models / strategies for trading ( kdb/q , python , rust used extensively in the team )
• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

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.