Corporate Graduate Programme 2026 – Investment Risk

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme.

Location: London

Department: Investment Risk

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: This is a 12-month graduate programme with a start date from September 2026 focusing on gaining first-hand experience in the team and discovering what your future would be like with us through induction, on the job learning, skills training and networking. The investment risk team ensure ongoing fund risk profiles align with the intended approach and support the portfolio managers in continuously improving the risk/return profile delivered to investors.

• Support Risk Managers in covering all aspects of investment risk, performance and other relevant metrics to ensure portfolios are managed in the client’s best interest.
• Generate investment risk and performance attribution reports.
• Develop Python and SQL based analytical tools.
• Summarize key investment risk results/findings.
• Assist with processes to ensure that accurate risk analytics are available on a timely basis.
• Foster and maintain relationships between the Investment Risk team and other teams within Janus Henderson.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm:

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• 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.
• 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 subsidised onsite canteen.

Must-have skills:

• You must have graduated from an Undergraduate or Masters degree in 2025 or be graduating in 2026 and be available to start full time work from September 2026.
• Robust Python skills are a must and required, including familiarity with libraries like Pandas, Numpy, SQLAlchemy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Dask and SciPy.
• Robust SQL skills.
• Knowledge of investment risk analysis.
• Strong interest in financial markets and asset classes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High degree of numeracy with a quantitative mindset.
• Naturally curious and willing to ask questions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Desire to work and succeed within a collaborative team.

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 candidates 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 earlycareers@janushenderson.com.