Entrylevel Fixed Income Analyst Jobs in Illinois

Your role
Are you curious about how financial instruments, benchmarks and indices are used across the Asset Management lifecycle? Are you organised, detail-oriented and motivated by analytical challenges? We're looking for someone who can:
• support daily and periodic index calculation, validation and distribution activities, including benchmark setup, maintenance, reconciliation and deactivation, in line with agreed service level agreements (SLAs) across the full lifecycle.
• respond to internal queries to clarify, verify, reconcile and control security, index, benchmark and performance data, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• control, analyse, calculate and maintain systems and databases to ensure the accuracy and integrity of static and time-series data across applications.
• follow, document and review standard operating procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose and aligned with operational requirements.
• perform business analysis and define requirements for data management processes and system workflows.
• support user acceptance testing (UAT) and production releases, working closely with data vendors, operations teams and stakeholders to resolve data issues and meet SLA commitments.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves.
We're committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
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.
Your team
You will be part of the Data Services team within Asset Management - Group Operations, aligned to traditional operations. In this role, you will support the team's day-to-day processes, including the delivery of timely, accurate and complete benchmark, index and analytics data to the UBS Asset Management Division, in line with defined requirements.
Team provides 24/7 coverage to ensure uninterrupted support and assistance to the asset management division. Team members are based in Chicago, Zurich, Krakow, Singapore, and Pune
Your expertise
• a university degree, ideally in Business Management, Finance or Information Technology.
• strong knowledge of securities, pricing, indices, fixed income analytics, asset classes and financial instruments.
• solid experience in reconciliation, root cause analysis, complex issue resolution and documenting findings clearly.
• strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain both technical and non-technical topics to stakeholders.
• working knowledge of leading market data platforms such as Rimes, Bloomberg, ICE and Refinitiv.
• proficiency in data analysis and manipulation tools, including Excel, VBA, macros, SQL and ETL tools such as Alteryx.
• basic scripting knowledge, such as Python or Shell, to support automation initiatives.
• ideally, exposure to tools such as Power BI, SimCorp Dimension, Power Automate and other Power Apps.
• ideally, familiarity with index licensing and vendor management.
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.
We know that great work is never done alone. That's why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
How we hire
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Salary information
The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - Illinois - Chicago min USD 80000 - max USD 100000 /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.