Specialist - Trade Support

Brevan Howard; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevan Howard is seeking a Specialist - Trade Support in Bangalore to validate and process trades across T0 affirmation platforms. You will collaborate with onshore teams, PMs, traders and counterparties to resolve mismatches and ensure accurate booking and P&L reflection.

The role emphasizes automation, strong controls and daily risk-aware operations. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in trade affirmation or operations, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Python/SQL/VBA to drive

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years in trade affirmation/operations.
• Strong Excel knowledge with experience in controls and validation.
• Effective communication in English with onshore teams.
• Experience with broker confirms, OMS and affirmation platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate trade booking accuracy across T0 platforms and broker confirms.
• Resolve mismatches and ensure accurate trade economics in records.
• Perform daily control checks for completeness, accuracy and duplicates.
• Lead T0 control process; escalate issues and drive workflow improvements.

Skills

Excel

Python

SQL

VBA

English communication

Education

BCom

BBA/BBM

BA/BSc (Finance/Economics)

Engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Specialist - Trade SupportCOOKIE CONTROL This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. For information on cookies and how you can disable them visit our Cookies & Privacy policy### Specialist - Trade SupportApply: Bangalore: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101639**MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:** Core Responsibilities * Validate trade booking accuracy across T0 affirmation platforms; referencing broker confirms, electronic feeds and Order Management Systems* Resolve mismatches, discrepancies and missing trades on T0 in collaboration with onshore teams, PMs, Traders and Counterparties* Ensure books and records reflect the executed trade economics* Perform daily control checks: completeness, accuracy, duplicate detection and other booking controls* Work closely with Onshore Trade Support, Middle Office, Funds Finance, Traders and PMs* Liaise directly with external brokers, counterparties, affirmation platforms and vendors* Identify recurring breaks, broker patterns and propose workflow enhancements* Support automation initiatives (Excel-based, VBA, Python, SQL, STP improvements, platform optimization)* SME for product set and affirmation platforms, overseeing work performed by a combination of Associates and Analysts* Leads daily T0 control process for their asset class including query and chat management* Key escalation point for onshore team, desks and counterparties* Oversees daily control environment and ensures zero-break mentality* Involved in new business/product onboarding, projects and testing Asset-Class Responsibilities * Affirming trades on T0 using Prime-Broker Affirmation Systems and Traiana Harmony* Booking trades such as FX Spots, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, Vanilla and Exotic Options* Liaising with Traders and PMs to ensure non-USD cash balances are rolled in a timely manner* Processing daily Option Expiries* Understanding of settlement systems such as SWIFT and CLS* Comprehension of P&L drivers such as forward points and interest rate differentials**WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND** Essential * Bachelor’s degree in:* Commerce (BCom)* Business Administration (BBA/BBM)* Economics (BA/BSc)* Finance (BA/BSc)* Mathematics / Statistics* Engineering* Related Discipline* Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master’s in finance/economics)* Minimum 8 years of trade affirmation / operations experience* Strong Excel knowledge* Communicates effectively with excellent spoken and written English* Escalates issues appropriately* Ability to prioritize under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks* Builds strong working relationships with onshore team, traders, PMs and counterparties* Deep understanding of assigned products* Break investigation and root-cause analysis* Strong comprehension of trade capture workflows and trade lifecycle* Designs workflow improvements, automation opportunities and partners with Technology Desirable * CFA Levels 1, 2 or 3* Python, SQL, VBA knowledge* Desire to learn multiple asset classes Other Attributes * Highly motivated and a self-starter with attention to detail and a high level of intellectual curiosity* Highly process oriented and strong controls mind-set* Effective communicator and great operator who is able to interact with traders and Portfolio Managers with results-oriented mind-set