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UBS - FX Front Office Quantitative Analyst
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FX Front Office Quantitative Analyst

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£65,000 - £100,000 / year
£5,417 - £8,333 / mo Apply Now →
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United Kingdom Quantitative Analysis Investment Bank Job...

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United Kingdom
Quantitative Analysis
Investment Bank

Job Reference #

273433BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Do you love an intellectual challenge? Are you dedicated to quality design and keen to solve problems? We're looking for someone outstanding who can:

  • Develop and extend models, algorithms and tools for the risk management and valuation of the trade portfolio across a wide range of FX/PM option products (incl. multi-currency).
  • Quickly relate to and analyze business problems, with the aim to find and implement innovative and high-quality technical solutions.
  • Frequently interact with trading desks and other model users to understand their demands and to identify modelling improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders in front-office, IT and control functions to successfully deliver on business and regulatory requirements.

Your Career Comeback

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

Your team

The FX Quantitative Analytics (QA) team is the front-office group responsible for the development and maintenance of models used for the valuation and risk management of the firm's trading positions in foreign exchange (FX) and precious metal (PM) derivatives. The team works closely with multiple internal clients including trading, IT and control functions, as well as with other QA groups in the firm such as the Equities, Rates & Credit and the central technology teams.


Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

Your expertise

  • Strong academic background in a quantitative field (mathematics, physics, engineering etc.) – PhD/Masters level preferred.
  • Proficiency in C++ programming (Python, C# an advantage).
  • Prior experience working in a front-office quant or strat role, preferably in FX.
  • A solid understanding of financial products and markets, preferably FX.
  • Good knowledge of quantitative finance, models and derivative pricing techniques.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas in a fluent and articulate manner.

  • LI-GB

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

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?

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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Projected statutory deductions based on standard single-filer baseline tax regulations in the United Kingdom corridor.

Gross Annual Package £65,000 - £100,000
Est. Income Tax Band 20% - 40% Progressive Bracket
Statutory Insurance / FICA 8% Class 1 National Insurance (NI)
Estimated Monthly Net £3,900 - £5,417 / mo
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£1,100 - £1,750
Monthly Utilities
£140 - £210
Cost Index
112.5
Disposable Tier
Top 15% Rank
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