
Job Information
Janus Henderson Investors Credit Analyst in Denver, Colorado
Janus Henderson Global Investors is a leading independent global asset manager, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for clients through a broad range of actively managed funds.
We provide our institutional, retail and high net-worth individuals with access to skilled investment professionals representing a broad range of asset classes including, equities, fixed income, multi asset and alternatives.
We are a team of independent thinkers who work tirelessly to help our clients achieve their goals – and we do it by fostering an energetic and collaborative culture that ensures our people love the place they work.
Headquartered in London, Janus Henderson is a truly global asset manager with a diverse geographic footprint, managing assets from 27 offices globally and employing more than 2,000 staff.
Overview of the Role
You will provide portfolio managers and the investment team with relevant information and recommendations regarding investment attractiveness of multi-currency corporate bonds, bank loans, convertible, and equity securities. You will analyze a company's position within its industry, sales and profit estimates, projected free cash flow estimates, and credit metrics and make Overweight, Marketweight Underweight and Avoid recommendations with projected risk adjusted total returns for individual securities. In addition to the above, you will conduct bottom up fundamental analysis of individual companies, focusing on business factors such as financial performance, competitive industry analysis, regulatory landscape, quality of company management, etc.
Area of Control (investment roles only)
Your core duties fall within the remit of the Credit Research Fixed Income department/team.
Duties and Responsibilities
You will:
Provide industrial sector analysis focused on identifying investment opportunities within the global credit markets.
Provide a selection of the best risk adjusted total return global securities, with a focus on downside protection
Have a comprehensive understanding of the general and strategic drivers of the global leveraged loan and bond markets
Research select industries, companies, and geographic markets
Build, update and maintain financial and valuation models with a focus on free cash flow forecasting
Produce notes on relevant investment themes, earnings and breaking news events
Synthesize and assess financial industry data
Forecast growth, evaluate competitive position within an industry, determines quality of financial statement information, analyses potential downside scenarios
Carry out additional duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work and make decisions independently
Strong analytical and quantitative skills and attention to detail
Significant experience in financial investment analysis, including experience of looking at both high yield and investment-grade corporate bonds
Must have experience of identifying industrial investment opportunities within the global credit markets
Advanced MS Word, Excel, Bloomberg and internet skills
Ability to build and maintain detailed financial models
Ability to multi-task, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information quickly
Deep understanding of corporate finance and accounting
Deep understanding of global corporate markets
3 years minimum financial experience required
Four-year degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field required
CFA, CPA or post graduate degree preferred
Competencies Required
Overtime may be required on short notice and may include evening, weekend, holiday hours
Typical office environment with telephone, desktop computer, copier
Ability to travel
For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)
Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering
Ongoing competence in the role to be assessed by:
Annual Performance Appraisal
Completion of all assigned Compliance training
Annual Attestation (Knowledge and Competence in-scope roles only)
Compliance Requirements
At a minimum the role will require you to:
Place the interest of Janus Henderson’s Clients first and always act in accordance with TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) principles
Understand and follow laws and regulations applicable for your role, seeking the help of your supervising manager or Compliance if you would like further explanation or direction regarding this
Understand and abide by all Janus Henderson policies applicable to your role, and ask for the support/guidance of the policy owner if you are unsure at any time
You are ultimately accountable for your actions and responsible for seeking further information on any or all of the above as necessary.
Janus Henderson Investors (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson Investors at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investors' Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.