United Kingdom

Sales and trading

Investment Bank

Your role

Do you have a strong interest in financial markets and the evolving electronification of global futures execution? Are you a team player with an entrepreneurial mindset looking to join a cross-asset and cross-channel desk, focusing on futures execution and the adoption of a hybrid electronic / voice sales trading role? We are looking for someone with a passion for markets, a strong growth mindset, and an acute attention to detail who will:
• have a robust understanding of global Futures markets, market structure, regulation and dealing practices
• provide timely and effective execution of client orders (agency execution) as a subject matter expert
• become fluent in our systems’ architecture and proactively monitor global electronic direct market access and algorithmic flow across multiple asset classes
• deliver ETD Execution consultancy through analysis of algo performance, TCA (Trade Cost Analysis) reports and market structure insights
• act as a conduit for clients to drive client requests, positive outcomes and issue resolution across teams and regions
• pioneer a unique coverage model which is a crossover between voice execution and electronic execution as we evolve into a hybrid execution team
• formulate a business strategy to identify new opportunities and to drive client acquisition, market share growth and increased overall profitability of your client coverage list
• effectively assess and manage risk in high pressure situations to minimize operational, reputational, regulatory and commercial risks
• collaborate closely with various internal teams from operations to IT to resolve client issues and drive client solutions
• articulate clear handovers of issues to global teams and management and work closely with regional desks that operate on a follow-the-sun model

Job Reference #

342365BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

UBS Electronic and Voice Execution sits in our Global Markets division and offers cross-asset and cross-channel client execution and electronic trading solutions. Your role will be on the hybrid Electronic/ Voice Salestrading desk based in London and you will be working closely with colleagues in Zurich, Milan, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney to cover our clients on a 24 hour/5.5 day basis.

Your expertise

• experience in exchange traded derivates
• a graduate degree in a STEM subject
• strong data analytic skills e.g. Python
• strong understanding of vendor trading systems, e.g. Trading Technologies, CME Firmsoft and Eurex GUI
• keen interest in execution algorithms, market microstructure and technological developments in capital markets
• solid knowledge of Transaction Cost Analysis and how to leverage TCA data to improve execution quality and enhance algo behaviors
• fluency in English and ideally one other European language

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.