QIS Structurer

UBS
London, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Information Technology Software Coding

Job description

Are you a driven, ambitious individual? Are you a problem-solver? Are you skilled at understanding, developing and communicating complex concepts?

We are looking for a versatile team member who can:

  • Develop, implement and market innovative Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) in the Cash Equity and Cross Asset risk premia space
  • Manage a transaction through the entire lifecycle: idea generation, development, implementation, marketing, internal approval and final execution
  • Foster a very strong relationship with Trading to develop solutions which can be manageable from both a risk and an operational perspective
  • Create compelling marketing materials and presentations to effectively communicate investment themes and new strategies internally and externally
  • Work closely with Sales to market the best solutions to our clients and originate/execute transactions.
  • Collaborate with Quant and IT teams on strategy reconciliation processes
  • Provide post-trade servicing to clients and continuous support to Sales, including performance update calls and ad hoc analysis

Your Career Comeback We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

Your team

  • The Global Markets QIS Structuring team is an entrepreneurial, truly cross-asset structuring team focusing on the development, marketing and execution of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) for a broad range of clients such as wealth managers, asset managers, pension funds, insurance companies, corporates and hedge funds.
  • The team covers all asset classes (Commodity, Equities, Rates, FX, Credit) in both linear and volatility space with beta, enhanced beta as well as truly dynamic risk premia and alpha strategies.
  • The team is represented in major financial centres around the globe - London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Requirements

  • A strong academic background in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science or economics.
  • A background in developing cash equity / linear cross asset strategies is a positive
  • Demonstrated coding skills are a significant advantage
  • Versatility is key as you will be required to work across a number of disciplines: product development, transaction execution, pitching/marketing, automation, legal documentation drafting
  • A strong interest in financial markets and derivatives, with knowledge of commodity markets and/or working experience in QIS a strong advantage

About the company

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.

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