Senior Graduate Recruiter and Program Manager

P2P; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An asset management firm is seeking a Graduate Recruiter and Program Manager to lead the recruitment and development of graduate and internship talent. The role encompasses the management of recruitment strategies, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery, ensuring a world-class experience for candidates. Ideal candidates will have a degree in HR or related fields, with a strong background in early career recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in graduate recruitment or campus recruitment, ideally in finance.
• Strong project management skills with multiple stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to analytically drive improvements based on recruitment metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of graduate recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including job postings and interviews.
• Project manage delivery of graduate and internship programs.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Data-driven Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Tools

Workday

Job description

Graduate Recruiter and Program Manager

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 1,100 personnel worldwide, including over 300 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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Graduate Recruitment, Programs and Development, the Graduate Recruiter and Program Manager will support the end-to-end recruitment and development of our graduate and internship talent pipeline. Working closely with the broader Graduate Recruitment team This role is pivotal in identifying, attracting, and nurturing the next generation of investment and operational talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Graduate & Internship Recruitment

• Support the design and execution of the annual recruitment strategy for graduate and internship programmes across global offices.
• Partner with universities, student societies, and external vendors to build a strong campus presence.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: job postings, CV screening, assessment centres, interviews, and offer management.

Programme Management

• Project manage the planning and delivery of the Summer Internship Programme and the Graduate Programmes.
• Coordinate onboarding, training sessions, speaker series, and networking events.
• Act as point of contact for interns and graduates, providing guidance and support throughout their journey.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure meaningful project assignments and performance feedback.

Stakeholder Engagement

• In partnership with the Head of Graduate Recruitment, Programs and Development, work closely with key Business stakeholders, Hiring Managers and Portfolio Managers align programme goals with business needs.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on programme outcomes and talent conversion rates.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse programme feedback and recruitment data to drive improvements in candidate experience and programme effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in early careers recruitment and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in graduate recruitment, early careers talent development, or campus recruitment, preferably within a Hedge Fund, Asset Management or Investment Banking environment.
• Proven experience in supporting internship or graduate programmes end-to-end.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using recruitment metrics and feedback to inform strategy.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (preferably Workday), campus recruitment platforms, and virtual assessment tools.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a passion for developing early career talent.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for campus events and programme delivery.