The counterparty onboarding team sits in London, within the global COO team which oversees the trading operations of Brevan Howard. The counterparty onboarding team acts as a central liaison point between various internal departments including legal, tax, risk, and compliance as well as the firm's external counterparties. They facilitate the various trading relationships of Brevan Howard's many funds to allow each fund to deploy its trading strategy effectively.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: The counterparty team is seeking a proactive individual to assist them with an upcoming onboarding project. The role involves engaging with senior stakeholders to implement and manage the priorities of the business, from a counterparty onboarding perspective, alongside driving progress in day-to-day tasks.
The selected individual will need to be adaptable with an eagerness to learn, as well as have a strong voice, to be at the forefront of idea generation and implementation as business needs evolve. Candidates should possess unwavering attention to detail, a high level of numeracy and literacy with the ability to remain calm and confident under pressure. Candidates need to have strong time and task management skills with the ability to react swiftly to the fast and ever-changing environment the business operates within.
Candidates should have a strong interest in the area, with an understanding of how the industry operates. The counterparty onboarding role involves daily interaction with external financial institutions, acting as a first point of contact and representative for Brevan Howard; they therefore will need to have excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should feel comfortable managing multiple lines of communication, working with multiple counterparties concurrently under time pressure to set up accounts and trading facilities. Serving as a visible, approachable, and accountable contact point within the business for counterparty onboarding is central to this role.
This role will develop as the needs of the business. As such, we expect the candidate to be flexible and open to change, with the current responsibilities envisaged as below:
Managing organized outreach to counterpartiesMonitoring inbound communications to the counterparties team – actioning requests and liaising with relevant departments where appropriateParticipating in project meetingsCommunicating progress of onboards to senior management and adjusting workflows to match the priorities they communicateLogging and actioning interactionsEscalating risks where appropriateChasing counterpartsManaging priorities of various competing tasksWORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND. BUSINESS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, such as Outlook and ExcelQuick learnerAbility to perform well under pressure, adaptableInquisitive nature, attention to detail, and a positive attitudeAbility to multitask, meet deadlines and work effectively in an entrepreneurial and team-oriented environmentStrong analytical, organisational, and administrative skills2:1 Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent3 years relevant work experience. Experience in Investor Relations, Investment Banking, Sales & Trading or Investment Management roles is desirable.About UsWho we are 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. It 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 1,100 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.
Why Join Our Team We combine a dedication to meeting our clients' needs with a commitment to our people.At Brevan Howard, you will find the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology, and support of a large organisation.We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our global community. From undergraduates to experienced professionals, we look for individuals who are intellectually curious, passionate, and share our mission and principles.Diversity and Inclusion Brevan Howard is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals without regard 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.
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