Emerging Markets Sales Trader

You will deliver first class service to our clients in executing their orders. This role within global markets will require the candidate to have knowledge of Emerging Markets and equity market structure, and experience of servicing institutional clients from an execution perspective. The candidate should have an aptitude to learn across multiple markets, products and execution channels, and to enjoy steep learning curves. Ideally have 3–5 years of experience sales trading cash equities across Emerging and/or Developed Markets, preferably within High Touch, with experience of Low Touch or PT also helpful. The role is to work within and as a globally connected team, therefore important to enjoy a strong team ethic, support colleagues and work effectively across different geographical locations and time zones.
We’re looking for someone like that who can help us:
• execute client transactions primarily in cash equities, with a focus on Emerging Markets and High Touch execution
• ensure close relationships with specialists, colleagues and offices across multiple locations
• ensure highest client satisfaction in execution related services and develop strong, long-term client relationships
• provide clients with relevant market, execution and product insights
• manage risks related to the execution function, exercise sound judgement and take responsibility for mitigating actions
• optimize processes and automation to improve execution workflows, efficiency and the overall client experience
• liaise with trading, operations, technology and other partners in case of issues related to execution

Your team

You’ll be working in the Global Markets execution business in London, with a focus on Emerging Markets High Touch Sales Trading. Our role is to service institutional clients and execute their orders, while working closely with colleagues, specialists and offices across our globally connected franchise and across different execution channels.

Your expertise

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant sales trading experience, preferably within cash equities and across Emerging Markets, Developed Markets, or a combination of both
• Strong understanding of equity market structure, liquidity and execution
• Experience of High Touch sales trading, with knowledge or experience of Electronic/Low Touch or PT helpful
• Motivated by building, developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to provide relevant market, execution and product insights to clients
• Sound judgement around execution risk and willingness to take ownership of execution-related issues
• Aptitude and willingness to learn beyond cash equities and across different markets, products and execution channels
• Strong interest in technology, process improvement and automation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across different geographical locations and time zones
• Strong team ethic, willingness to support colleagues and ability to take responsibility while working towards the broader objectives of the global franchise
• 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 standard 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.