Senior Trade Operations Analyst

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:

• Provide oversight of outsourced middle office operations for listed equities, fixed income, and complex securities including OTC derivatives, secured loans, and private placements/private credit including support for full lifecycle of events.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of trades, matching/confirmations, settlements, and collateral movements.
• Identify and address key risks, potential control weaknesses and inefficiencies of processes and systems.
• Coordinate across the business and our third‑party administrators to ensure queries and issues are resolved in a timely fashion.
• Ensure operational risk is managed effectively, that suitable controls are in place and working, and to ensure that the oversight of our outsourced operations is appropriately performed.
• Provide oversight of service provider quality and performance by monitoring KPIs, metrics and regular SLA reviews and adherence to contractual policies, procedures and controls.
• Carry out other 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.

Must have skills:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3 – 4 years of relevant experience in middle office (trade) operations.
• Strong communication skills: presentation skills, written communication, and ability to summarise client meetings and/or other client interactions to various levels in the organization.
• Experience across all asset classes and especially secured (bank) loans is preferred.
• Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow through skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills such as the ability to build trust and confidence in capabilities, collaborate with others internally to accomplish client objectives.
• Must be a great teammate, hardworking, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• Strong knowledge and experience with trading management and settlements.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise urgent issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Mindset of continuous improvement including the ability to identify risks and provide concrete solutions.
• Able to operate across geographies and time zones to deliver results in a truly global organization.

Nice to have skills:

• Knowledge and experience with fund middle office operations for bank loans, equities, fixed income, OTC derivatives, and private assets.
• Fund Accounting or Middle Office Operations.
• Bank Loan settlements, restructures, and loan administration.
• Securities Settlements.
• Collateral Management.

Supervisory responsibilities: No

Potential for growth:

• Mentoring Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

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 the above as necessary.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity / Affidavit:

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Annual Bonus Opportunity:

Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits:

Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page.

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Regulatory compliance:

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). You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our 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. 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.