Equity Trader

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States UBS Full time
Your role

Do you have a passionate interest in financial markets? Are you intellectually curious, and have a can-do, positive and entrepreneurial attitude?

We are looking for an Equity Trader to :

•interface with and trade for several portfolio managers
•trade and provide oversight of transaction costs and operational risks across all macro securities
•collaborate with portfolio managers to develop a clear trade strategy, including cost forecasting, trade construction, and trade sizing
•provide value-added commentary on security price action, market movements and macro themes.
•support the sales and client service mandates in the region
•ensure the trading desk is compliant and follows all market regulations

Your team

UBS Asset Management is looking to add to its equity trading team in Chicago. You will report to the regional head of equity trading. As an equity trader will primarily trade US equities for several portfolio managers. Knowledge of Canada and LATAM markets is a plus. The ideal candidate should have should have solid high touch and low touch trading expertise for equities and equity derivatives.

Your expertise

•bachelors or higher degree - ideally in a quantitative based discipline
•5+ years of trading experience
•understanding of industry trade execution capabilities and analytical tools
•knowledge of local market structure and regulatory landscape
•effective communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders and drive decision making
•excellent interpersonal skills
•ability to work under pressure and within a complex organization
•detail-oriented

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the 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..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

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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