Research Analyst - European Equities

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 undertake in-depth investment analysis of specific sectors and individual securities to assist with the monitoring of existing holdings and help with the identification of new trade ideas. You will prepare detailed reports / papers and will be required to present your views and recommendations to the European Equities team. You may be required to provide support to the European Equities team portfolio managers through the generation of portfolio data, analysis and risk information.

You will:

• Conduct research independently and analyse specific sectors and individual securities. Analysis may focus on individual securities, classes of securities or quantitative decision-making models.
• Undertake research visits / meetings with a wide range of companies, sell side analysts, and other industry participants as required.
• Compile reports to share with Portfolio Managers on findings.
• Make buy, sell and hold recommendations to Portfolio managers / Generate relevant ideas for Portfolio managers to incorporate into relevant portfolio as appropriate.
• Provide fund management information on position sizing, market price moves, portfolio risk metrics, fund flows, and other periodic data requested for the assessment of portfolios.
• Work with other teams to prepare presentations, investigate client queries and respond to other ad hoc requirements.
• Complete investment writing assignments including quarterly, semi-annual and annual commentaries.
• 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 subsidised onsite canteen.

Must have skills:

• Direct experience of the equity analyst role, preferably focused on European Equities (sell side or buy side).
• Typically IMC / CFA qualified or equivalent (or studying towards dependent on the level of seniority).
• Typically degree educated, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant sector/product/instruments for the role.
• Knowledge of relevant ESG factors for investing in European Equities.
• Knowledge of financial modelling.
• Microsoft office skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms.

Nice to have skills:

• Where relevant, language skills particular to geographies covered.

Investment areas: Has responsibility for contributing to portfolios within European Equities asset class.

Potential for growth:

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

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. Annual attestation. 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.