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 $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 1,000 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, Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru.
Overview & ResponsibilitiesOur Risk & Treasury Graduate Programme is fourteen months in duration and seeks to hire ambitious, enthusiastic candidates who have strong mathematical/quantitative backgrounds and a demonstrated interest in risk and treasury.
The programme will start with an extensive two-month training programme at our London office, followed by two six-month rotations. The training will cover a range of topics relating to Financial Markets and Risk Management, including Macroeconomics, FX, Digital Assets, Interest Rate Derivatives, Equities, Bonds, Credit and Fixed Income, Risk Sensitivities (“the Greeks”), Pricing Strategies, Excel and Python.
Additionally, graduates will benefit from classes hosted by Risk Officers, Traders and Portfolio Managers, as well as key talks, networking lunches, a mentor programme, and social events.
The rotations aim to provide each graduate with “on the desk” experiences. We will match you to desks within the Risk & Treasury department based on your skills, where you will learn the fundamentals of risk management and contribute in a tangible way to the successful running of the Risk & Treasury department.
Our Risk & Treasury Graduate Programme is fourteen months in duration and seeks to hire ambitious, enthusiastic candidates who have strong mathematical/quantitative backgrounds and a demonstrated interest in risk and treasury.
The programme will start with an extensive two-month training programme at our London office, followed by two six-month rotations. The training will cover a range of topics relating to Financial Markets and Risk Management, including Macroeconomics, FX, Digital Assets, Interest Rate Derivatives, Equities, Bonds, Credit and Fixed Income, Risk Sensitivities (“the Greeks”), Pricing Strategies, Excel and Python.
Additionally, graduates will benefit from classes hosted by Risk Officers, Traders and Portfolio Managers, as well as key talks, networking lunches, a mentor programme, and social events.
The rotations aim to provide each graduate with “on the desk” experiences. We will match you to desks within the Risk & Treasury department based on your skills, where you will learn the fundamentals of risk management and /or Treasury and contribute in a tangible way to the successful running of the Risk & Treasury department.
Qualifications & Requirements
A recent graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a recognised University with a minimum of a 2:1 / 3.5 GPA – completed and awarded before August 2025
Bachelor's or Master’s in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance or STEM related field (Master’s preferred)
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
Self-starter that can work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
Inquisitive; eager to learn new concepts and examine topics in depth
Outstanding organisational skills: ability to prioritise tasks and deliver on multiple projects accordingly
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; exemplary professionalism with internal and external clients and exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Technical skills and experience: Microsoft Excel, programming skills e.g. in SQL/Python, data visualisation
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Brevan Howard London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
