FI Trader
UBS
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Part-time
- provide high quality execution services across all segments of Fixed Income
- work closely with our IT team to help improve our tools and platforms
- provide analysis of transaction costs and operational risks across multiple asset classes
- provide portfolio managers with market color and feedback that would normally be gained from facing the markets themselves
- address administrative issues in support of trading activities, liaison with trading operations
- ensure the trading desk is compliant and follows all market regulations
- develop and maintain essential external relationships as required for best execution
- work with internal trading technology and data analysis teams to innovate systems, trading analytics and coordinate implementation
- bachelors or higher degree in a quantitative based discipline, advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of buy side trading experience with an investment manager including automated and portfolio trading and smart order routing skills
- strong knowledge of trade execution technology and analytical tools
- detailed knowledge of market micro-structure
- excellent communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders and drive decision making
- ability to work within a global team construct
- strong analytical and creative skills to solve complex problems