Compliance Analyst

JOB SPECIFICATION

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:

• Maintain and update compliance registers (e.g., PAD, OBI, e-learning, etc.)
• Coordinate annual compliance declarations and follow up with staff
• Perform AML/CTF due diligence and sanctions screening, including investigation of alerts and potential matches
• Support employee onboarding from a compliance perspective
• Assist with pre-approval processes for counterparties, investors, and research onboarding
• Support the Compliance Monitoring Programme, ensuring controls operate effectively
• Conduct cyclical monitoring of regulatory disclosures (e.g., long/short positions, auctions, e-comms)
• Maintain compliance systems and documentation in line with regulatory and business requirements
• Support ad-hoc compliance projects as required

Personal Specification

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential

• University degree (2:1 minimum)
• 2-3 years’ experience to Compliance in fund/ asset management firms.

Desirable

• A recognised regulatory professional qualification.
• Previous experience working within a regulated organisation

TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• Strong IT Skills
• Intermediate Excel

Desirable

• Advanced Excel skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Strong attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Professional, articulate, and personable

Proactive, self-starter, and team player