2026 Graduate Programme - Risk & Treasury, London

Brevan Howard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is offering a Risk & Treasury Graduate Programme lasting fourteen months. The programme features extensive training in Financial Markets and Risk Management, coupled with hands-on rotations within the department. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates with strong quantitative backgrounds and a keen interest in risk and treasury management. This programme provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills in Excel, SQL, and Python.

Benefits

Extensive training programme

Networking opportunities

Mentorship

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with 2:1 / 3.5 GPA completed before August 2025.
• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-month training programme.
• Complete two six-month rotations within the Risk & Treasury department.
• Learn fundamentals of risk management and contribute to the team.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical skills (Excel, SQL/Python)

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

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 $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 & Responsibilities

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 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