The Firm:
Brevan Howard Investment 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 $34bn and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income, FX markets, and equities. BH Digital, a division within Brevan Howard that manages crypto and digital asset strategies was launched in 2022.
The firm currently employs over 1,050 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, Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru.
The Role:
This position is to work for a Senior Portfolio Manager within our Singapore Office with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. His team manages a global macro strategy with exposures in all liquid asset classes across all regions. The team is looking for a generalist to capture opportunities in Asia equities.
Research & Analysis
- Form macroeconomic views by analyzing company earnings, guidance, and other microeconomic data
- Conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of companies within key Asian markets (China, Korea, Japan, India), with a focus on high-growth opportunities across multiple sectors, including technology, consumer goods, financials, and natural resources.
- Perform detailed financial modeling, valuation, and risk analysis for individual stocks and sector themes.
- Identify and evaluate market dynamics, economic trends, and political factors that impact investment opportunities
Idea Generation
- Helps portfolio managers to express macro views and trades via equity indices, baskets and single stock recommendations
- Develop and present both single stock investment ideas and thematic sector/regional strategies based on rigorous fundamental and quantitative analysis.
- Provide clear, actionable recommendations to the portfolio management team, supported by comprehensive analysis and defined risk/return parameters.
- Track and monitor investments in real-time, adjusting investment theses based on evolving market conditions and company performance.
Market Monitoring
- Maintain a strong network of contacts in emerging markets to gather insights and validate investment ideas.
- Keep abreast of geopolitical developments, economic policy changes, and sectoral shifts that could influence investment decisions in emerging markets.
- Regularly review market conditions and sector trends to adjust positioning and investment recommendations accordingly.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with portfolio managers to ensure alignment of ideas and strategies with overall fund objectives.
- Prepare and deliver detailed research reports, presentations, and verbal updates to portfolio managers and senior stakeholders, with an emphasis on clear, data-driven insights.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss ideas, performance, and market outlook.
Requirements:
- 5 10 years experience as an equity analyst, desk strategist or similar role in financial markets.
- Strong knowledge of equities and macroeconomic fundamentals in a few main Asian markets such as China, Japan, Korea, India with broad sector coverage
- Proven ability to analyse company news, economic releases, and political developments with speed and precision.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex developments into clear, actionable insights.
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced, market-driven environment.
