ETD Sales Trader
About the role
The ETD Voice Sales Trader is responsible for delivering high-quality execution and comprehensive sales coverage to institutional clients across global futures and listed options markets. The role sits within Global Markets / Execution Services, with a focus on voice-led and hybrid execution, senior client coverage, revenue ownership, and contribution to franchise strategy and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver best-in-class execution across exchange traded derivatives using voice, electronic, and hybrid execution channels.
Exercise disciplined risk management and consistent adherence to best execution standards.
Partner closely with trading desks, sales, research, and clearing to source liquidity and provide differentiated execution solutions.
Maintain deep, current expertise in exchange rules, contract specifications, margining, and clearing mechanics across global venues.
Drive execution revenues across a defined client portfolio or segment within the Americas.
Deepen strategic client relationships and lead the onboarding of new, high-value execution flows.
Identify, originate, and execute new commercial opportunities across ETD execution, clearing, and related Global Markets products.
Contribute meaningfully to regional business planning, client prioritization, pricing discipline, and product expansion initiatives.
Support senior management with insights on market trends, competitive dynamics, and client demand.
Serve as a trusted execution partner to hedge funds, asset managers, CTAs, pension funds, insurers, and proprietary trading firms.
Provide differentiated market color, liquidity insight, and guidance on execution strategy, venue selection, and market structure evolution.
Partner with clients to structure and execute increasingly complex cross-market and multi-asset futures and options strategies.
Actively promote and support cross-selling of the firm’s broader Global Markets, Prime, Clearing, and Capital Markets capabilities.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior sales traders, contributing to talent development and succession planning.
Play an active role in shaping execution strategy, platform enhancements, and scalability initiatives across ETD.
Partner with technology, operations, and management on automation, workflow optimization, and client experience improvements.
Represent the desk in internal forums and contribute to governance, controls, and process enhancement initiatives.
Your team
The role sits within the Global Markets / Execution Services and the focus is on voice led and hybrid execution, client coverage, and revenue generation across the Americas region.
Your expertise
Proven ability to operate at a senior level in fast-moving, high-pressure trading environments.
Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated revenue ownership and client franchise development.
Highly effective collaborator across sales, trading, technology, operations, risk, and management.
Credibility with clients and internal stakeholders, with sound judgment.
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.
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 242500 /annum.
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.