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QIS Volatility Structurer
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328829BR Job Type
Full Time
Your role The UBS Quantitative Investment Strategy (QIS) Structuring team is looking for a candidate as a Director level. Structuring sits in the middle of sales and trading and create new products as well as originate complex transactions.
develop new systematic indices and products and customize ideas for clients, with a focus on institutional volatility strategies (skew, dispersion, relative value, etc) using a Python back‑testing platform;
experience in designing strategies using high frequency data (intraday data) and in alternative dataset (macro economic data, NLP);
participate in data acquisition, data cleaning and automated data workflow;
develop presentation material to articulate the construction, implementation, rationale and key characteristics of strategies;
communicate effectively with sales teams and clients to discuss strategy performance and the merits of systematics trading strategies.
Salary Information
New York: the salary range for this role is $225000 to $242500
Your team You’ll be working as a member of the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) structuring team in New York. QIS Structuring works with trading, salespeople, and quants globally to design new investment strategies and take these strategies into large scale production. The QIS Structuring team develops systematic investment strategies and custom indices and closes new mandates for distribution to institutional and retail client segments.
Your expertise
masters degree in a technical subject such as mathematics, computer science, engineering, and/or finance
at least 5 years of experience with the following: structuring and designing Volatility Quantitative Investment Strategies (experience in equity preferred);
modelling and programming skills, including experience using Python
prior experience related to structuring quantitative investment strategies: managing the full product lifecycle — from back‑testing to production and origination — working with trading, sales, legal, quants and research
strong communication skills with a track record of building relationships across the business and engaging others to ensure smooth execution
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.
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.
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.
Your Career Comeback We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
Salary Information US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $225000 to $242500 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.
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QIS Volatility Structurer
role at
UBS
Job Reference #
328829BR Job Type
Full Time
Your role The UBS Quantitative Investment Strategy (QIS) Structuring team is looking for a candidate as a Director level. Structuring sits in the middle of sales and trading and create new products as well as originate complex transactions.
develop new systematic indices and products and customize ideas for clients, with a focus on institutional volatility strategies (skew, dispersion, relative value, etc) using a Python back‑testing platform;
experience in designing strategies using high frequency data (intraday data) and in alternative dataset (macro economic data, NLP);
participate in data acquisition, data cleaning and automated data workflow;
develop presentation material to articulate the construction, implementation, rationale and key characteristics of strategies;
communicate effectively with sales teams and clients to discuss strategy performance and the merits of systematics trading strategies.
Salary Information
New York: the salary range for this role is $225000 to $242500
Your team You’ll be working as a member of the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) structuring team in New York. QIS Structuring works with trading, salespeople, and quants globally to design new investment strategies and take these strategies into large scale production. The QIS Structuring team develops systematic investment strategies and custom indices and closes new mandates for distribution to institutional and retail client segments.
Your expertise
masters degree in a technical subject such as mathematics, computer science, engineering, and/or finance
at least 5 years of experience with the following: structuring and designing Volatility Quantitative Investment Strategies (experience in equity preferred);
modelling and programming skills, including experience using Python
prior experience related to structuring quantitative investment strategies: managing the full product lifecycle — from back‑testing to production and origination — working with trading, sales, legal, quants and research
strong communication skills with a track record of building relationships across the business and engaging others to ensure smooth execution
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.
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.
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.
Your Career Comeback We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
Salary Information US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $225000 to $242500 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.
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