Senior Java Algo Quant Developer
- UBS
- New York City, United States
- $225,000
United States - New York
Investment Banking, Quantitative Analysis, Sales and trading, Trading
City
New York
Job Type
Full Time
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
The team
You’ll work in the Principal Algorithmic Trading Equity Derivatives crew. You will be part of a global development team, working closely with the front office to build and support user-facing sales and trading applications.
Your skills and experience
• ideally 5+ years’ experience in the Equity Derivatives asset class
• excellent Java software development skills, ideally with exposure to real-time, low-latency pricing systems
• hands-on technical expertise with demonstrable AI experience across software engineering, automation, analytics or trading workflows
• take an automated approach to testing to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions
• experience establishing and exploiting DevOps capabilities
• a strong communicator with experience working in a front-office environment, facing off to the business and picking up business knowledge at every opportunity
• experience playing a full part in a close-knit team environment
• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
Salary information
The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - New York - New York min USD 225000 - max USD 242500 /annum
The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
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.
About BANK-now
BANK-now is a subsidiary of UBS and one of Switzerland’s leading credit and leasing specialists. We have been providing consumer loans for individuals and leasing solutions for individuals and companies since 2007. We are headquartered in the state-of-the-art Panorama building in Horgen with branches across Switzerland and more than 300 employees dedicated to serving our customers. Learn more about us: bank-now.ch/jobs-and-careers
Skills
- Java
- Low-Latency Systems
- Algorithmic Trading
- Equity Derivatives
- AI/ML Integration
- DevOps
- Automated Testing








