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The Firm
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 $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 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, Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru.
Overview & Responsibilities
Our 10-week summer Internship Program seeks to hire ambitious, enthusiastic candidates who have a strong background in engineering, science, computer science, or other quantitative fields, with demonstrated passion for investing and an interest in working on all facets of Venture Capital and deep-tech startups.
Our Internship Program starts with a one-week in-depth training program to prepare interns for the desk. This covers key topics in financial markets and programming. The Venture Capital interns will participate in this program as well as receive on-the-job training in Venture Capital.
Additionally, interns will benefit from key talks, a mentor program, social events, and interactions with some of the most respected and talented individuals in their field.
During the program, working in a fast-paced environment, interns will contribute to the Venture Capital team on various projects that can include researching cutting-edge technologies (e.g., fusion, quantum computing, AI, and space), due diligence on startups, mapping industry segments, financial analysis on deals, and identifying investment prospects.
This internship is designed to provide candidates with hands-on exposure to a top-tier venture capital group within a macro hedge fund and is structured as a two-way process to assess mutual fit between Brevan Howard and the intern.
The goal of our summer internship program is to convert top-performing interns to our 2027 Graduate Program.
Qualifications & Requirements
Compensation for NY based applicants is a monthly salary in the range of $12,500 to $16,600. This role may also be eligible for a sign on bonus, housing stipend and benefits
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 $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 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, Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru.
Overview & Responsibilities
Our 10-week summer Internship Program seeks to hire ambitious, enthusiastic candidates who have a strong background in engineering, science, computer science, or other quantitative fields, with demonstrated passion for investing and an interest in working on all facets of Venture Capital and deep-tech startups.
Our Internship Program starts with a one-week in-depth training program to prepare interns for the desk. This covers key topics in financial markets and programming. The Venture Capital interns will participate in this program as well as receive on-the-job training in Venture Capital.
Additionally, interns will benefit from key talks, a mentor program, social events, and interactions with some of the most respected and talented individuals in their field.
During the program, working in a fast-paced environment, interns will contribute to the Venture Capital team on various projects that can include researching cutting-edge technologies (e.g., fusion, quantum computing, AI, and space), due diligence on startups, mapping industry segments, financial analysis on deals, and identifying investment prospects.
This internship is designed to provide candidates with hands-on exposure to a top-tier venture capital group within a macro hedge fund and is structured as a two-way process to assess mutual fit between Brevan Howard and the intern.
The goal of our summer internship program is to convert top-performing interns to our 2027 Graduate Program.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A penultimate-year undergraduate or first-year master's student, on track to complete studies before July 2027, with a strong academic record (minimum 2:1 / 3.8 GPA or equivalent).
- Bachelor's or master's in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Finance, Economics, or another STEM or technical discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in technology and startups, with a curious, analytical mindset and ability to imagine the future.
- Strong research and data analysis capabilities, with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
- Prior experience-whether through internships, academic research, startups, or financial institutions (e.g. venture capital, investment banking, hedge funds, or tech companies).
- Proficiency in Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
- Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Compensation for NY based applicants is a monthly salary in the range of $12,500 to $16,600. This role may also be eligible for a sign on bonus, housing stipend and benefits
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Salary : $12,500 - $16,600