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# quantitative trader/developer

- **Company:** UBS
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Object-Oriented Software Development, Backtesting, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ubs.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25008&siteid=5012&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=347218

## About the Role

You should possess strong analytical skills and a passion for financial markets but also be experienced in object-oriented programming preferably in Java. Proven experience in a similar role is strongly preferred., * Great problem-solving and analytical ability

 * Experience in the rates space especially Government Bonds and Interest Rate Swaps.
 * An understanding of quote and order management on central limit order books.
 * A self-starter you can work independently
 * Ready for the responsibility of real ownership of deliveries
 * Excellent communication skills including the ability to easily understand and explain business, software, and modelling issues
 * Excellent interpersonal skills
 * A person of integrity, comfortable to challenge and who collaborates naturally
 * Experience with industrial coding environments (version control, deployment, testing, compliance)
 * Knowledge of fixed income market making from previous work in algorithmic trading context.
 * Experience in electronic fixed income eco-system: trading venues and protocols
 * 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.

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## Description

We are seeking a quantitative trader/developer with experience in building data-driven trading systems to join our fixed income algorithmic trading team within UBS Global Markets. This is a fast paced and collaborative team specialized in the development and management of best-in-class automated strategies in the fixed income space.
The role will be focused on government bonds and Interest Rate Swaps with opportunities to work on other asset class within the fixed income space.

 * Sit within the Global Markets principal e-trading business and develop next generation algorithmic trading solutions.
 * You will be involved in every aspect of algorithmic trading: designing, back testing, implementing trading strategies and as well tracking performance.
 * Operate within a high-performing, fast paced quant development team, whose goals are directly aligned to the business
 * You will employ analysis to help optimize systematic quoting and risk management strategies.