Director, FX Options Trader

Your role

UBS Business Solutions US LLC is seeking a Director, FX Options Trader in New York, NY
Are you an innovative thinker? Do you enjoy delivering enhanced change capabilities across a range of business functions? Are you passionate about IT process automation using cutting edge tooling platforms?

We're looking for a Director, FX Options Trader to:
Provide market-making and risk management for all Foreign Exchange (FX) Options emerging market currency pairs to the UBS client franchise utilizing specialized knowledge of internally developed tools and systems, including Market Maker Gui, FX Cockpit, Thor, Levitas and Brokertron.
Focus on specialized field of knowledge in FX Options emerging markets currency to maintain accurate volatility surfaces across all the currency pairs by considering client flows and interbank market trades. Manage client flow risks and inventory positions.
Leverage advanced knowledge of Market Maker Gui and Bloomberg to produce regular trade ideas and market updates, build and manage relationships with clients and prospective clients. Engage in FX Options initiatives to increase the UBS footprint in the U.S. market with a focus on Latin America, and partner with Sales and Strategy teams within Global Markets to capitalize on FX Options opportunities within the U.S.
Apply expert understanding of specialized knowledge of our internally developed tools including T-Pricer and Market Maker Gui to improve the UBS E-trading offering to our U.S. clients via customized pricing profiles and enhanced technology in FX Options emerging markets currency pairs.
Support the FX Options Trading division to efficiently and effectively run business operations, while maintaining responsibility for over 50 FX Options volatility surfaces.

Qualified Applicants apply through Please reference 001684. NO CALLS PLEASE. EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary Range & Work Schedule: $225,000 to $275,000 /year, 40 hrs/wk. This notice is being posted in connection with an application for permanent Alien Labor Certification. Any person may comment or provide documentary evidence bearing on this application to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

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.

Your team

Diversity helps us grow, together. That's why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

You'll be working with the FX Options Trader team in New York, NY.

Your expertise

Education & Experience Requirement:
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Economics, Engineering (Any), or a related field of study plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or 5 years of experience in Finance, Trading, or a related occupation.

Position requires experience with the following:
Market Maker Gui; FX Cockpit; Thor; Levitas; Brokertron; T-Pricer; FX Options emerging markets currency; Managing client flow risks; Market Maker Gui and Bloomberg to produce regular trade ideas and market updates; FX Options initiatives.

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.

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We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

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 275000 /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.