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Your role
- contribute to the model validation practices of our electronic trading algos and perform independent reviews/validations
- provide an expert assessment of the testing frameworks for electronic trading algos, ensuring that new and changed algos will not have an adverse impact on the markets, our clients and UBS
- contribute to the monitoring of the performance of trading algorithms versus their intended aims
- become a subject matter expert on assessing the design and performance of algos
Your team
Our mandate is to conduct quantitative analysis of risk associated with electronic trading algos. This includes independent quantitative testing, integration with FX/Equities trading systems, developing benchmark models/algos and front-to-back governance activities.
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Your expertise
- a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or Financial Engineering
- proven FX, Fixed Income or Equities product knowledge
- proficiency in Python coding and other general purpose programming languages (preferably Java)
- knowledge of Linux, command line, SQL and Q is a strong plus
- an understanding of algo/e-trading models from a quantitative development, technology, trading or model validation perspective
- strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain highly technical topics clearly
- familiarity with data assembling and analysis, computational statistics or machine learning techniques
- knowledge of pricing models, risk models or stochastic calculus will be of added value
- experience in a Front Office role is a plus.
About us
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Join us
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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