2025 Trading Graduate Program - Abu Dhabi

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, 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 $35bn 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 1,000 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, and Abu Dhabi.

Program Overview

Our Graduate Trading Programme is fourteen months in duration and seeks to hire ambitious, enthusiastic candidates who have strong mathematical, quantitative backgrounds and coding skills, with demonstrated passion for markets and an interest to work on all facets of Portfolio Management. Graduates will work with our investment teams within Macro, Credit, Commodities or Digital Assets.

Overview & Responsibilities

The program will start with an extensive two-month training program at our Abu Dhabi office, followed by three four-month rotations. The training will cover a range of topics relating to Financial Markets including Macroeconomics, FX, Digital Assets, Interest Rate Derivatives, Equity Rates, Bonds, Credit and Fixed Income, Trading Strategies, Pricing Strategies, Risk Management, Excel and Python. It will also include trading simulations and projects.

Additionally, graduates will benefit from classes hosted by Traders and Portfolio Managers, key talks, networking lunches, a mentor program, and social events.

Rotations aim to provide each graduate with an ‘on the desk’ experience with Portfolio Management teams, where you will learn the fundamentals of trading and the end-to-end process of investment management. We will match you to desks based on your skills and interest. At the end of the program, successful participants will be placed in full time on desks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Final year of an undergrad / master’s degree at a recognised University and on course for a minimum of a 2:1 / 3.5 GPA – completed and awarded before August 2025
• Batchelors or master’s in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance or STEM related field
• Strong mathematic, quantitative and problem-solving capabilities
• Programming experience in Python and strong technical skills in excel, VBA, SQL and R
• A demonstrated interest and passion for financial markets, trading, and financial products
• Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can prioritise, manage and deliver on multiple projects to investment teams accordingly
• Outstanding organisation skills and strong attention to detail
• Exemplary professionalism with internal and external clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

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.