Janus Henderson

We are a leading independent global asset manager, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for our clients through a highly diversified range of actively-managed products. We are truly global, supporting our individual and institutional investors across a range of products, encompassing equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Our high-energy and collaborative culture at Janus Henderson helps our client achieve their goals and ensures that our people love the place they work.

Overview of the role

The Front Office Business Analyst (BA) will partner with other teams internally and externally to act as an intermediary for the Investment teams. The BA will represent the front office on business projects and relevant corporate strategy implementation. This will include the inputting and prioritizing process and technical changes on behalf of Investment Management. You will stand in for the department head when necessary and drive or sponsor project in addition to being a participant.

Duties and responsibilities

You will:

• Represent the Front Office on strategic projects and working groups, owning issues and delivering actions
• Support the prioritisation, assessment and delivery of IT Change, including managing small changes and projects
• Provide business support to the fund managers and dealers in Equities and Fixed Income teams globally
• Interface with other Janus Henderson departments and external vendors as a point of escalation and source of technical operational expertise
• Represent investment management on new product and fund launches to ensure all front office impacts are considered.
• Be responsible for managing Investment Management Business Continuity
• Coordinate the implementation and development of new instruments and new markets
• Support the Investment Services department globally
• Provide guidance and support to other BAs on the team
• Carry out additional duties as assigned

Investment areas

Has responsibility for supporting the Investment Management department globally, across all asset types and portfolios

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Technical skills and qualifications

• Three years’ experience supporting Investments or similar Business Analyst experience
• Three years’ experience in the mutual fund/financial services industry preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• A good understanding of Charles River is preferable

Competencies required

In addition to putting clients first, acting like an owner, and succeeding as a team, the competencies for this role include:

• Strong coordination and process management, organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Deep knowledge and expertise of asset management business, core business areas and product types
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to develop relationships with fund managers and other stakeholders within the business and externally
• Ability to operate and communicate with all areas of the business

Ongoing competence in the role to be assessed, in line with applicable regulatory requirements, by:

• Annual performance appraisal
• Completion of all assigned compliance training

Compliance requirements 

At a minimum the role will require you to:

• Place the interest of Janus Henderson’s Clients first, 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 additional guidance is required
• Understand and abide by all Janus Henderson policies applicable to your role, and seek support/guidance of the policy owner guidance when required
• You are ultimately accountable for your actions and responsible for seeking further information on any or all of the above as necessary

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.