Execution Trader

Brevan Howard Asset Management
Brevan Howard Asset Management

Hong Kong

Posted on Aug 12, 2026

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Essential Responsibilities:

The CEX desk is a team that locates in a few geographic locations and trades multi assets (Fixed Income, Equity, FX, Credit, Commods + Digital) across DM and EM Markets. The role is located in the Hong Kong office, and work closely with other team members across different offices.

  • Provide execution services across different asset classes to portfolio managers globally
  • Source liquidity through various execution channels and manage relationships with counterparties (banks/brokers)
  • Ensure best execution practices with low transaction slippage
  • Monitor market moves/flow/themes, and highlight those to PMs if needed
  • Monitor trade ideas from sell-side, and highlight those to PMs if needed

PERSON SPECIFICATION

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential

Desirable

  • 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
  • Minimum 2 years of execution trading/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:

Essential

  • 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