US Rates Strategist

UBS • New York, NY

3d • $233,750 - $251,250 • Onsite

About The Position

UBS is seeking an intellectually curious and analytically driven individual to join its US Rates Strategy team in New York, NY. The role sits at the intersection of markets, economics, and quantitative analysis, translating complex data into clear, compelling insights for clients and internal stakeholders. The strategist produces research on US rates markets, develops quantitative models to analyze interest-rate dynamics and support trade recommendations, collaborates with sales, trading, and research teams, and responds to developments in US and global macro markets. The position is part of UBS Global Research and works alongside the Head of US Rates Strategy. UBS is open to applications from career returners through its Career Comeback program.

Requirements

• Ideally 3+ years of experience in macro markets (sales, trading, or research), or a closely related field.
• Deep knowledge of US interest rate markets.
• Strong quantitative skills, including comfort with statistical analysis, data manipulation, and financial modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, concise prose for a sophisticated audience.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity about using AI to improve workflows, with sound judgment to validate outputs and align with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely, high-quality research notes and strategy pieces on US rates markets, including Treasury supply and demand dynamics, market structure, positioning, technicals, and yield curve analysis.
• Build and maintain quantitative models to analyze interest-rate dynamics and support trade recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales, trading, and other research desks to ensure strategy content is relevant, well-distributed, and effectively communicated to clients.
• Monitor developments in US and global macro markets and respond with well-reasoned, clearly communicated analysis.

Benefits

• UBS offers a range of competitive benefits; further information is available at ubs.com/employee-benefits.
• Flexible working options when possible.
• Potential additional variable compensation or awards at UBS's sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level