Business Manager - Emerging Markets

Brevan Howard; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Westminster seeks a candidate with strong Emerging Markets experience and a solid understanding of financial instruments. Responsibilities include improving workflows, overseeing resource allocation, and conducting market analysis. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and strong analytical thinking. Postgraduate qualifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within Emerging Markets businesses.
• Experience with financial instruments such as bonds, FX, and derivatives.
• Experience managing workflows or business operations in trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations teams to improve workflow processes.
• Conduct regular competitor and market analysis.
• Oversee resource allocation within the Emerging Markets team.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

Advanced Excel Proficiency

Education

Postgraduate qualifications (MSc, MBA, CFA)

Job description

Quantitative Research, the Chief Technology Officer, and the Clarion team to define and deliver infrastructure requirements aligned with strategic goals. Emerging Markets Workflow Support Collaborate with operations teams to address and improve workflow processes specific to Emerging Markets activities. Competitor & Market Analysis Conduct regular competitor analysis to identify market gaps, benchmark performance, and inform strategic decision-making. Counterparty Engagement In partnership with the COO team, develop and maintain a holistic engagement strategy with counterparties to enhance relationships and maximize the firm's market presence in an EM context Team Resource Management Oversee resource allocation within the Emerging Markets team, including quants, analysts, and economists, to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency. Firmwide Representation Represent the Emerging Markets business across the firm on various working groups and committees, ensuring its needs and priorities are

clearly communicated and appropriately reflected in broader strategic planning and resource allocation WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND: Essential Emerging Markets Exposure Demonstrable experience within or in close support of Emerging Markets businesses, with strong insight into their operational, regulatory, and market-specific characteristics. Financial Product Knowledge in EM Context Practical experience with financial instruments such as bonds, FX, and derivatives, specifically within Emerging Markets settings. Business Operations & Project Management Experience managing workflows, resource planning, or business operations in a trading or investment environment. Desirable COO / Business Management Experience Prior experience in a COO, business manager, or desk support role within an EM trading or investment business TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Essential Cross-Functional Collaboration Proven ability to collaborate with multiple teams to drive execution of business initiatives
and solve complex issues. Communication Skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills which are essential for building strong collaborative relationships both internally and externally Strategic & Analytical Thinking Proficiency in leveraging data to identify business gaps, improve efficiency, support planning, and benchmark performance. Advanced Excel Proficiency Strong fluency with Excel for data analysis and reporting Desirable Education & Qualifications Strong academic background; postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MSc, MBA, CFA) considered advantageous. Infrastructure & Technology Understanding Understanding of front-office infrastructure requirements and familiarity with trading platforms, tools and analytics. Legal & Counterparty Documentation Familiarity Working knowledge of trading documentation (e.g. ISDA, CSA, GMRA) and experience supporting negotiations with counterparties in coordination with legal teams. Operational & Regulatory Awareness Familiarity with
onshore/offshore structuring, operational workflows, tax and regulatory matters Python/SQL Not essential but could be useful for retrieving data and manipulating large data sets