2025 Risk & Treasury Graduate Program - London

2025 Risk & Treasury Graduate Program - London

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. 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, and Abu Dhabi.

Program Overview

Our Risk & Treasury Graduate Program is fourteen months in duration and seeks to hire ambitious, enthusiastic candidates who have strong mathematical, quantitative backgrounds and coding skills, with demonstrated interest in risk.

Overview & Responsibilities

The program will start with an extensive two-month training program at our London office, followed by two six-month rotations. The training will cover a range of topics relating to Risk Management and Financial Markets including Macroeconomics, FX, Digital Assets, Interest Rate Derivatives, Equity Rates, Bonds, Credit and Fixed Income, 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 program, and social events.

The rotations aim to provide each graduate with an 'on the desk experience'. We will match you to desks within the Risk & Treasury department based on your skills, where you will learn the fundamentals of risk. At the end of the program, successful participants will be placed in full time roles on desks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Final year of an undergrad / master's degree at a recognised University and on course for a minimum of a 2:1 / 3.5 GPA - completed and awarded before August 2025
• Bachelor's or Master's in Mathematics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance or STEM related field
• Strong mathematic, quantitative and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong programming skills in Python and Excel
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage and deliver on multiple projects accordingly
• Outstanding organisation skills and strong attention to detail
• Exemplary professionalism with internal and external clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Diversity and Inclusion

Brevan Howard is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals without regards to race, colour, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability/ long term health condition, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions we operate.

A competitive salary, and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.