Forex Strategist

Switzerland - Zürich
- Portfolio and fund management, Research
- Global Wealth Management

**Job Reference #**
- 290583BR

**City**
- Zürich

**Job Type**
- Full Time

**Your role**
- Are you passionate about currency markets and willing to take on investment risks on behalf our clients? Are you a great presenter, comfortable conveying complex content to diverse and discerning audiences? Does collaborating effectively across teams and around the globe come naturally to you?
- We are looking for someone like you to:
- shape the CIO investment views on currency markets, mainly in the G10 space
- liaise closely with different CIO teams to derive TAA and SAA positions as well as short-term and thematic investment ideas in currency markets
- produce written FX-related content, including publishing a weekly report to be sent to clients and distributed to the media
- work across client segments (GFIW/UNHW/HNW/Advisory) to bring our currency views to clients and client advisors
- collaboration across regions and divisions, including frequent interaction and occasional participation in client events for the Investment Bank and Asset Management divisions

**Your Career Comeback**

**Your team**
- You will be working in the global asset allocation team that is embedded in the Chief Investment Office (CIO). The team covers currencies across developed and emerging markets, shapes tactical and strategic investment exposure of the discretionary business, and guides/drives the advisory business on currency matters. In your position, located in Zurich, you will engage with the business across all regions, but mainly Europe and Switzerland. This will likely involve an element of travel.

**Your expertise**
- strong investment strategy and research track record (more than 10 years) with demonstrated ability to produce positive investment returns in currency markets
- exceptional interpersonal skills and a general flair for written and verbal communication in English
- relevant bachelor's/master's degree or a recognized financial qualification
- a professional qualification such as CFA or FRM would be a plus
- strong team player able to cooperate across and within teams

**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?

**Contact Details**
- UBS Business Solutions SA
- UBS Recruiting

**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.