Execution Trader

COMPANY/DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW

The Firm:

Brevan Howard Asset Management is one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, overseeing assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the world, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, government agencies, private banks, and fund of funds.

Brevan Howard was founded in 2002 and launched its flagship global macro strategy in April 2003. The firm currently manages over $35bn and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income, FX markets, and equities.

The firm currently employs over 1,000 personnel worldwide, including over 400 investment professionals. This global presence gives Brevan Howard the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities, as well as investment management talent wherever they may be. Brevan Howard has won several industry awards for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance.

The firm's main hubs are in London, Jersey, Geneva, New York, Austin, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

Job Description

The execution trader role provides an opportunity to work closely with Macro Portfolio Managers with many years of experience and interact directly with market makers, salespeople, strategist, and economists.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support for Portfolio Managers for market analysis
• Managing projects that improve desk efficiency as when they arise
• Quantitative work to build tools to improve trading on the desk
• Executing trades and risk managing books for Portfolio Managers
• Pricing and administering unwinds and novation protocol
• Liaising between the trading desk and support functions
• Booking deals and monitoring positions to ensuring integrity of positions held in front office tools

Requirements

Ideally minimum 2 years trading/structuring/quant experience in front office on the sell or buy side

Understand a wide range of FX / rates derivative products, preferably being stronger in rates

Excellent eye for detail and be very thorough in your checks and processes.

Ability to prioritize given tasks and multi-task effectively when necessary.

The candidate should have a degree from a reputable university in Mathematics, Finance, Computing or otherwise have a demonstrated interest in rates / FX investment products

While the desk will provide guidance, the role requires someone who can perform independently and can step up and take on increased responsibilities over time.