Trading AI Developer, Global Markets

UBS•New York, NY

1d•$145,000 - $172,500

About The Position

The Trading AI Developer will work directly with the trading desk in UBS’s Quantitative Analytics team in London. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing quantitative models and analytics across Global Markets, as well as building AI-powered systems with Trading, Structuring, and Sales from idea generation through production launch. The developer will create models, applications, and workflows on UBS’s proprietary cloud-based quantitative analytics platform (ACQA), partnering with front-office and technology teams in London and globally. The team is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that builds tools, models, and workflows across asset classes to solve practical front-office problems. Clean code, curiosity, communication, and relationship-building are important to the role.

Requirements

Proficiency in Python and experience delivering production changes to large, complex systems.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and build strong relationships globally within the front office.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and architectural design skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a front-office environment.
Academic background in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
Ambition, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to combine technical experience with solving practical problems.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of AI/ML techniques and experience delivering related work into production.
Previous experience with agentic design (harnesses), MCP servers, and related AI/ML Python libraries.
Strong understanding of data fundamentals and their Python implementations, including NumPy, Polars, and SciPy.
Interest in exploring how AI can improve workflow development, delivery, and optimization, with sound judgment in validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design, development, and implementation of quantitative models and analytics across the Global Markets business.
Design and implement next-generation AI-powered systems in partnership with Trading, Structuring, and Sales, from idea generation through production launch.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Trading, Structuring, Sales, Quant, IT, and Risk partners in London and across regions.
Develop models, applications, and workflows within UBS’s proprietary cloud-based quantitative analytics platform (ACQA).