2026 6 Month Off-Cycle Internship - Risk & Treasury, Geneva
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Six-month, full-time off-cycle internship in Risk & Treasury based in Geneva, offering on-the-desk experience within a hedge fund's risk and treasury teams. Suitable for undergraduate or master's students completing a year in industry or recent graduates; interns are matched to desks to learn fundamentals of risk management and/or treasury and contribute to day-to-day operations. The programme includes classes from Risk Officers, Traders and Portfolio Managers, a mentor scheme, networking events and social activities. Successful participants may be offered a place on the Brevan Howard Risk & Treasury Graduate Programme after completing their studies.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Geneva
- Country
- Switzerland
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Overview & Responsibilities
Our 6 month Risk & Treasury Internship Programme seeks to hire ambitious, enthusiastic candidates who have strong mathematical/quantitative backgrounds and a demonstrated interest in risk and treasury.
This is a full-time internship suitable for undergraduate or Master’s students completing a year in industry or completing placements as part of a degree, or for recent graduates looking to start their career in risk & treasury.
The programme aims to provide each intern with “on the desk” experiences. We will match you to desks within the Risk & Treasury department based on your skills, where you will learn the fundamentals of risk management and / or Treasury and contribute in a tangible way to the successful running of the Risk & Treasury department. Additionally, interns will benefit from classes hosted by Risk Officers, Traders and Portfolio Managers, as well as key talks, networking lunches, a mentor programme, and social events.
At the end of the programme, successful participants will be extended an offer to join Brevan Howard Risk & Treasury Graduate Programme after completing their studies.
Qualifications & Requirements
An undergraduate or master's student at a leading University, completing a year in industry or completing placements as part of a degree, and on course for a minimum of a 2:1 / 3.6 GPA – completed and awarded before July 2027; or a recent graduate holding a degree with a minimum of a 2:1 / 3.6 GPA
Bachelor's or master’s in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance or a STEM related field (master’s preferred)
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
Self-starter that can work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
Inquisitive; eager to learn new concepts and examine topics in depth
Outstanding organisational skills: ability to prioritise tasks and deliver on multiple projects accordingly
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; exemplary professionalism with internal and external clients
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Technical skills and experience: Microsoft Excel, programming skills e.g. in SQL/Python, data visualisation
