Trade Analyst (Digital Assets)

BREVAN HOWARD PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund management firm in Singapore is seeking a Trade Analyst to support a Portfolio Manager in a multi-strategy digital assets book. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of digital asset fundamentals and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include conducting fundamental research, analyzing on-chain data, and assisting in trade idea generation. Proficiency in Python and good communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a buy-side, sell-side, or research environment.
• Strong understanding of digital asset fundamentals and blockchain infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret on-chain metrics and exchange data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep fundamental research on digital asset ecosystems.
• Gather, clean, and analyze on-chain data using Python.
• Assist in trade idea generation and structuring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Proficiency in Python

Communication skills

Understanding of digital assets

Education

Background in economics or finance

Degree in computer science

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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, sovereign wealth funds, private banks, family offices and funds.

Brevan Howard was founded in 2002 and launched its flagship global macro strategy in April 2003. It currently manages approximately $21bn1 and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income and FX markets.

The firm currently employs over 200 personnel worldwide, including over 100 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 currently has offices in Jersey, London, Edinburgh, Geneva, New York, Washington, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Trade Analyst to support a Portfolio Manager running a multi-strategy digital assets book within a diversified fund platform. The ideal candidate will combine fundamental research depth with a quantitative mindset — someone equally comfortable building valuation frameworks and analyzing on-chain data as they are developing structured trade ideas across tokens, protocols, and derivatives.

This role sits at the intersection of macro, micro, and market structure — offering the opportunity to directly contribute to portfolio construction, idea generation, and trade execution in a rapidly evolving asset class.

Fundamental Research & Analysis

• Conduct deep fundamental research on digital asset ecosystems, protocols, and tokenomics (Layer 1s, DeFi, infrastructure, gaming, etc.).
• Evaluate project viability, governance, treasury dynamics, and developer activity.
• Build and maintain coverage of major themes driving digital asset markets (e.g. L2 adoption, stablecoin flows, AI x crypto, RWAs).

Quantitative & On-Chain Analytics

• Gather, clean, and analyze on-chain and market data using Python, SQL, or equivalent tools.
• Develop simple valuation, liquidity, and flow models to support trade ideas and relative-value assessments.
• Support the Portfolio Manager in monitoring position risk, PnL attribution, and factor exposures.

Trade Support & Portfolio Monitoring

• Assist in trade idea generation, structuring, and scenario analysis.
• Track catalysts, market events, and regulatory developments relevant to portfolio positions.
• Maintain dashboards for performance analytics, exposure summaries, and key market metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with data providers, exchanges, and research partners to enhance information flow and data quality.

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a buy-side, sell-side, or research environment (macro, EM, FX, or crypto ideal).
• Demonstrable understanding of digital asset fundamentals, blockchain infrastructure, and key ecosystem players.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Python, Excel, and data visualization (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to interpret on-chain metrics, exchange data, and network activity into investable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication — able to distil complex narratives into concise trade-relevant conclusions.

Desirable:

• Experience working with on-chain data APIs (e.g. Glassnode, Dune, Nansen) or building custom analytics pipelines.
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols, smart contract mechanics, or governance processes.
• Background in economics, finance, computer science, or a related field.
• Exposure to derivatives, basis trading, or yield strategies within crypto or macro contexts.