CAREERS

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Brevan Howard 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, launched in 2022.

The firm currently employs over 1,000 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.

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW

The Compliance Team provides regulatory support to the Brevan Howard Group across all business activities, including advisory services, internal monitoring, and regulatory training.

The primary objectives of the Brevan Howard Compliance function are to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, protect investors, safeguard the firm’s reputation, and maintain an effective partnership with the business. Brevan Howard is committed to fostering a strong compliance culture to support these objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Key responsibilities of the Compliance Analyst will include:

• Act as a team lead for junior Compliance Analysts, providing guidance, review, and day-to-day oversight
• Own and oversee compliance registers, annual declarations, and key compliance processes
• Review and escalate AML/CTF due diligence and sanctions screening findings, including complex or high-risk cases
• Oversee compliance aspects of staff onboarding and counterparty / investor / research approvals
• Manage and enhance the Compliance Monitoring Programme, ensuring effective risk coverage
• Ensure compliance systems, controls, and procedures remain aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirements
• Perform and review cyclical monitoring of global regulatory disclosures
• Partner with risk, legal, and global compliance teams to strengthen the group-wide compliance framework
• Contribute to regulatory change initiatives, process improvements, and ad-hoc projects
• Escalate material issues and provide clear reporting to senior compliance stakeholders

Personal Specification

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential

University degree (2:1 minimum)

4–6 year experience to Compliance in fund/ asset management firms.

Desirable

Experience operating within a highly regulated environment

Prior experience reviewing work or mentoring junior team members

TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

Strong IT Skills

Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements pragmatically

Desirable

Advanced Excel or strong data-handling capability

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• stakeholder management skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to see broader risk implications
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge appropriately
• Proactive, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment