Janus Capital Group Jobs

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together .

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

You will support the Portfolio Managers in continuously improving the risk/return profile delivered to investors. This will include but is not limited to working closely with relevant Portfolio Managers, identifying all sources of risk in the portfolios covered, and taking ownership of escalation and resolution of issues when identified. You will also hep Portfolio Managers analyse return attribution to quantify and understand drivers of performance.

You will:

• Design processes to ensure that accurate risk analytics are available on a timely basis.

• Analyse risk attribution reports for use by the Portfolio Managers, Asset Class Heads and other interested users of the data such as senior management, marketing, and compliance.

• Work with Portfolio Managers regularly in one-on-one meetings in addition to oversight risk meetings covering all aspects of investment risk, performance and other relevant metrics to ensure portfolios are managed in the client’s best interest.

• Partner with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization strategies.

• Respond to direct requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively interact with them.

• Contribute to the development of portfolio risk analysis by determining creative approaches to decompose risk and performance or create new, insightful analysis on funds.

• Escalate issues to senior management.

• Produce ad hoc reports for the business, focused on risk issues in the prevailing markets.

• Support implementation and development of quantitative solutions for risk management.

• Assist with management of seed capital hedging as directed

• Work closely with other members of the team, providing mentoring and technical support, as appropriate.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

  What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

• Generous Holiday policies

• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass

• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community

• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more

• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services

• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app

• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

  Must have skills

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Strong quantitative skills

• Previous experience in a Risk Management role

• Good knowledge of capital markets

• Knowledge of derivatives (types, valuation/pricing, risks)

• Good knowledge of risk models and concepts such as tracking error, VaR, and stress testing methodologies together with an appreciation of their limitations

• Working knowledge of Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, Barra or similar systems is beneficial

• Advanced Excel/VBA

• Team oriented with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

• Proactive and self-sufficient

• Ability to assimilate knowledge quickly with a desire to improve knowledge of all Janus Henderson products/funds

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to present detailed analysis in a clea and concise manner

  Nice to have skills

• CFA or other professional qualification is advantageous

• Knowledge of Python is very beneficial

  Investment areas

• Has responsibility for supporting portfolios within Fixed Income.

  Supervisory responsibilities

• No

  Potential for growth

• Mentoring

• Leadership development programs

• Regular training

• Career development services

• Continuing education courses

  You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

  At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com

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  Janus Henderson (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 at its sole discretion).

  All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson 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 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.