Business Manager - Emerging Markets

Brevan Howard; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a Business Manager to support their Emerging Markets team. The role includes overseeing business operations, negotiating key documentation, and facilitating the launch of new products. Ideal candidates will have significant experience within Emerging Markets and possess strong analytical, communication, and management skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within or supporting Emerging Markets businesses.
• Practical experience with financial instruments like bonds, FX, and derivatives.
• Experience managing workflows or business operations in trading.
• Prior experience in a COO or business manager role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day running of the Emerging Markets business.
• Negotiate counterparty documentation with counterparties.
• Partner with tax and legal teams for cross-border setup.
• Coordinate for successful launch of new products.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

Advanced Excel Proficiency

Infrastructure & Technology Understanding

Legal & Counterparty Documentation Familiarity

Operational & Regulatory Awareness

Education

Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MSc, MBA, CFA)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Business Manager to support our Emerging Markets team.

Location: London, Geneva or Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities

• Business Support & Operational Oversight — Work closely with the Head of Emerging Markets (EM) to assist in day-to-day running of the business, with emphasis on operational effectiveness and strategic execution.
• Counterparty Documentation Negotiation — Take a leading role in negotiating counterparty documentation, representing the business in discussions with counterparties, collaborating with the legal team to ensure commercial and legal alignment. Keep track of progress, identify bottlenecks and follow up as appropriate.
• Cross-border Structuring — Partner with tax, legal, and operations teams to support the setup of onshore access, such as a local custody accounts, and other cross-border optimisations.
• New Product Implementation — Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure the successful launch and operational readiness of new products.
• Infrastructure Requirements — Liaise with 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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

• 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 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Investment Management