G10 FX Strategist

London, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

Job Reference #
306490BR

Job Type
Full Time

Your role

• Operating as part of a team currently with 3 senior FX Strategists based in different locations as part of UBS IB Macro Research
• Identifying and investigating global macroeconomic and political trends for G10 currency markets with the aim of generating actionable trade ideas
• Producing written content, often operating independently, in a variety of formats including cross-asset publications
• Regular interaction with sales and trading, for example through participating in morning calls and answering ad-hoc requests
• High level of client exposure, especially among institutions such as hedge funds and real money investors
• Working with the media relations team to promote the UBS FX Strategy product
  
  

Your team
You will be part of the UBS Investment Bank’s G10 FX Strategy team, which is housed within Global Economics and Strategy. The team focuses on providing FX Strategy content to multiple internal and external clients, including UBS’s market-leading FX business. The team is responsible for FX forecasting, generating trade ideas and maintaining extensive contact with clients, with a focus on hedge funds and institutional investors. The team also works with the wider macro strategy and economics group to produce cross-asset product.

Your expertise

• Strong academic credentials with a focus on economics or finance, with postgraduate qualifications preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience in a macro environment (rates and FX) with strong DM focus, ideally in a client-facing role
• Competence in data analysis using mainstream statistical techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance software: Bloomberg, Haver, Macrobond
• A willingness to learn about methods of trade expression in FX markets, for example through option markets
• Strong English writing skills that allow for clear expression of views without wholesale editing
  
  

About Us
UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

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.

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