Investment Bank (Quant Division)

UBS (Quant Research & ETD)

UBS has significant quantitative research and electronic trading capabilities within their investment bank and asset management divisions. Their quant teams develop pricing models, systematic trading strategies, and risk analytics across all asset classes. UBS is particularly strong in FX and rates quantitative research. Their Evidence Lab team provides alternative data and quantitative analysis for investment insights.

Founded 1862

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Employees

75,000+

Entry-Level Pay (est.)

$130K – $200K

Senior Pay (est.)

$250K – $450K

Roles at UBS (Quant Research & ETD)

Quantitative AnalystSoftware EngineerData ScientistRisk Analyst

Key Skills Required

PythonC++Financial EngineeringStatisticsMachine Learning

How to Get Hired

UBS recruits through campus programmes and online applications. The interview process includes aptitude tests, coding challenges, and multi-round interviews. They offer summer internships and graduate programmes with rotations across quantitative teams. Applications are submitted through their careers portal.

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Compensation at UBS (Quant Research & ETD)

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by UBS (Quant Research & ETD). Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)

$130K – $200K

Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

Senior / Experienced (estimated total)

$250K – $450K

Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

Source: Glassdoor

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