UBS

US Rates Strategist

UBS$158K — $186K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in macro markets or a similar field
  • Deep understanding of US interest rate markets
  • Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in statistical analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for sophisticated audiences
  • Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or related field
  • Proficient in Excel with familiarity in programming languages
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality research notes on US rates markets
  • Build and maintain quantitative models for interest rate analysis
  • Collaborate with sales, trading, and research teams
  • Monitor developments in US and global macro markets
  • Deliver well-reasoned analysis for clients and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Offers a range of competitive employee benefits
  • Opportunity for additional variable compensation or awards
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Emphasis on intellectual curiosity and excellence
  • Access to high-quality research resources
Full Job Description
Your role

UBS is seeking an intellectually curious and analytically driven individual to join our US Rates Strategy team. This role sits at the intersection of markets, economics, and quantitative analysis, with responsibility for translating complex data into clear, compelling insights to inform clients and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will:
• Produce timely, high-quality research notes and strategy pieces on US rates markets, covering a broad range of topics 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 closely with sales, trading, and other research desks to ensure strategy content is relevant, well-distributed, and effectively communicated to clients
• Monitor and respond to developments in US and global macro markets with well-reasoned, clearly communicated analysis

Your team
• You will be joining our Global Research team in New York, NY, working alongside the Head of US Rates Strategy. Our team delivers high-quality, differentiated research that helps clients make informed investment decisions. We value intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Your expertise
• ideally 3+ years of experience in macro markets (sales/trading/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 - you can 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; familiarity with programming languages is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• You're curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment - validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - New York - New York min USD 158750 - max USD 186250 /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.

About UBS

UBS Group AG is a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company founded in 1862 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. UBS is one of the largest and most respected financial institutions in the world, with a presence in over 50 countries. The company offers a wide range of financial services to its clients, including wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and retail banking. UBS is committed to providing its clients with innovative and effective financial solutions that meet their unique needs and goals.
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