Efx Trading

Do your analytic and interpersonal skills help you understand complex systems? Are you someone who is savvy about managing risk? We are looking for someone like you to:
• be responsible for managing the risks we take as a result of making markets electronically to clients in FX, Precious Metals (cash & EFPs) and non-deliverable Forwards
• price and hedge, although typically done by algorithm, sometimes human intervention is required during system outages or extreme market events
• help fine tune the complex system and work across the business with other teams such as sales, quant trading and support to improve system performance
• work with our Sales team to identify opportunities to improve UBS market footprint further, join them in client meetings / calls to gather relevant information
• work with Quant Traders and Quant Development teams on pricing, hedging and other system enhancements
• coordinate the resolution of infrequent system outages by collaborating with our Global Service Delivery and support functions
• develop a strong understanding about market microstructure and the exchange side products,
• develop and follow regulations, compliance policies, desk policies, limits, and guidelines
• work with a variety of stakeholders, including clients and technology, to develop future product requirements and detailed design specifications

Detailed salary information:
• New York: the salary range for this role is $158750 to $186250
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.

Your team

You’ll be working as part of the Global Markets Derivatives & Solutions team in New York . As an eFX Trader, we price and hedge FX, Precious Metals and NDFs via electronic channels.

Your expertise

• numerate and capable of working under pressure
• relevant market understanding of the products
• comfortable in analyzing large data sets using various data visualization tools
• a self-starter, reliable and passionate about the client experience
• able to cope under pressure and comfortable working independently, as well as in a collaborative environment
• responsible and conscious of risks; curious and able to challenge status quo
• able to build strong client networks, with an entrepreneurial mind-set
• excellent communication skills
• knowledge of/interest in Electronic Trading
• Knowledge/experience of applications such as Python, Jupiterhub, mathlab, q, kx systems etc

About us

Expert advice. Wealth management. Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That's what we do. And we do it for private and institutional clients as well as corporations around the world.

We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centers, in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

Join us

We're a truly global, collaborative and friendly group of people. Having a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace is important to us. And we support your career development, internal mobility and work-life balance. If this sounds interesting, apply now.

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.