- Senior
- Optionales Büro in New York
Your role
The successful candidate will primarily:
• perform thorough research on areas such as market microstructure and market impact analysis.
• perform Transaction Costs Analysis (TCA) to minimize executions costs.
• improve consistency of algo performance and reduce outliers and risk, particularly during significant unscheduled as well as scheduled events e.g. index rebalance events.
• design and spec new trading strategies with a particular focus on low latency trading strategies.
• analyze trading patterns and trends within market data (L2 or L3 format).
• employ modern data analytical tools such as machine learning but in a controlled and practical way.
• adapt algorithms to adjust to new markets, venues, order types, asset classes and regulation.
• generate intraday trading signals and volume forecasts from microseconds to minutes.
• communicate with internal stakeholders and external clients and vendors to understand business requirements and market trends.
• produce analytics and reports to monitor and benchmark trading performance both internally and for clients
Detailed salary information:
• New York: the salary range for this role is $215000 to $245000
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.
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From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?
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Your expertise
• proven background in quantitative analysis and development with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline (PhD preferred but not a pre-requisite).
• working knowledge of Java (other languages considered)
• proficient in data analysis using statistical software packages such as Python or equivalent
• experience analyzing tick series market data via KDB / Onetick and extracting data via e.g. SQL
• knowledge of US cash equity market microstructure with an understanding of low latency trading strategies preferred but not essential.
• proficient with visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• strong written and verbal communication skills in English to produce comprehensive business requirement specification and model risk documents
• knowledge of L3 market data and orderbook mechanics also a plus
About us
We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.