Market Risk Officer, Rates Options

United Kingdom

Risk

Group Functions

274687BR

London

Full Time

Are you familiar with the market in interest rates options and focused on risks? Do you enjoy discussing markets and positions with traders? Do you work well in a team? If so, you may be interested in our open position; we are looking for someone to:
be on top of market developments and risk positions in rates options at all times
discuss and challenge trades and risks with trading and senior management across trading and risk
analyse complex transactions and challenge or approve them, ensuring that risks are well measured, understood and controlled by Risk and Business
act as subject matter expert to support colleagues and projects
assess new business initiatives and help develop our control framework further

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

You’ll be working in the Solutions Market Risk team in London which is based on the trading floor and forms part of Market Risk Control. The team oversees the Rates Options, Hybrids, Dynamic Strategies and Commodities trading portfolios and provides an independent and comprehensive view of market risks to Senior Management. In your role, you will work with colleagues across Trading, Risk Control, Finance, Quants, Business Management and Operations to keep the bank safe.

You have:
a university degree in mathematics, economics, finance or another quantitative discipline
experience as Market Risk manager or trader in Interest Rates Options
strong knowledge of commonly traded vanilla and exotic Interest Rates products such as Bermudans, (dual) range accruals, RCNs etc, including market flows, risks and modelling
excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly and intuitively
strong technical and analytical skills allowing you to apply quantitative techniques to solve practical problems
accounting knowledge and/or programming skills would be beneficial

You are:
a quantitatively talented individual with attention to detail
collaborative and enjoy the challenge of working in a global team
self-motivated and willing to take responsibility
able to work independently and to deadlines
fluent in English and succinct in both verbal and written communication
curious and thrive on intellectual challenges

• EFC-UBS
• LI-GB

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?

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?

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.