Execution Trader
Brevan Howard
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Skills
About this 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