Trade Support Specialist

Brevan Howard; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevan Howard is seeking a Trade Support Specialist in Singapore to support trading activities and ensure accurate capture of trades and lifecycle events. You will work closely with Portfolio Managers and traders to monitor activity, book trades, and maintain instrument data, enabling effective risk and P&L capture.

You will participate in onboarding clients and funds, affirm client positions, and support improvements across processes and technology.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and different financial products.
• Advanced Excel and knowledge of VBA, SQL, Python or other programming languages.
• Good problem-solving capabilities and evidence of process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Trade capture and lifecycle management: monitor activity and book trades; ensure accurate capture of voice and electronic executions.
• Onboard clients, traders and funds; maintain instrument data and support static data to aid straight-through processing.
• Affirmation of client positions; ensure internal records match external counterparties and resolve breaks promptly.
• Support process improvements and projects; assist with new traders/products and technology enhancements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

VBA

Education

Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

## Trade Support SpecialistApplylocations: Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101539**MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:****Essential Responsibilities:**The Trade Support team forms part of the Operations department, supporting trading activities across a diverse client base and product range. The role is focused on ensuring the complete, accurate and timely capture of trades and lifecycle events, as well as directly supporting a number of Portfolio Managers. The core services, processes and controls are provided to clients to ensure accurate risk and P&L capture.The core services provided by the Trade Support Specialise / Trader Assistant are as follows:Trade Capture and Lifecycle Management* Monitoring trading activity* Trade booking and ensuring the accurate trade capture of voice and electronic executed transactions* Compliance with regulations and internal policies with respect to trade execution and captureStatic Data Management* All elements of instrument data set up and maintenance* Onboarding of clients, traders and funds* Support for static to aid the STP of trade captureAffirmation of Client Positions* Ensure positions and trade details recorded in internal systems match external counterparties on T0* Facilitate the timely resolution of position and trade breaksProcess Improvement and Projects* New business initiatives: Including set up of new traders and products* Process Improvements: Including technology enhancements* Enhancing knowledge through training and maintenance of team procedures and policies* Completing event reviews and implementation of risk mitigation improvementsThe role entails working closely with execution traders and portfolio managers across a number of clients. An ability to prioritise based on risk profile is critical, as is a clear and concise communication approach with clients.The role also requires close working relationships with a number of internal partners including the COO team, Middle Office and Operations, Fund Control, Investor Relations, Fund Risk and Quants. Occasionally coverage across the wider operations function may be required**PERSON SPECIFICATION****WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:**EssentialDesirable* Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline* A strong understanding of financial markets and different financial products + Execution, mechanics and analytics + Front to back processes + Market infrastructure* An excellent knowledge of operational risk and risk mitigation utilising technology, process and controls.* Minimum 3 years of trade assistant/trade support experience.* Advanced excel and knowledge of VBA, SQL, Python or other programming languages.* Good problem-solving capabilities, evidence of process improvements* Cross asset class experience: FI, FX, Credit, Rates, Equities, ETDs**TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:**EssentialDesirable* Self-motivated and proactive* Ability to perform well under pressure* Risk-based prioritization* Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team### About Us**Who we are**Brevan Howard Investment 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 $34bn 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 1,050 personnel worldwide, including over 400 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, Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru.**Why Join Our Team*** We combine a dedication to meeting our clients’ needs with a commitment to our people.* At Brevan Howard, you will find the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support of a large organisation.* We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our global community. From undergraduates to experienced professionals, we look for individuals who are intellectually curious, passionate and share our mission and principles.**Diversity and Inclusion**Brevan Howard is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals without regards to race, colour, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability/ long term health condition, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions we operate.