Derivative Documentation Manager

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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 is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world‑class service. This is achieved by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths, and diversifying where we have the right. Our values drive 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

Your opportunity:

• Lead the EMEA team responsible for the end‑to‑end Counterparty Integration and Onboarding process, ensuring seamless connectivity and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Document negotiation: Lead and manage the negotiation and administration of various derivatives‑related legal documents, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), netting opinions, and other trading and collateral agreements.
• Workflow management: Drive the documentation pipeline and workflows, coordinating with legal, compliance, and credit risk departments to ensure timely execution of agreements.
• Regulatory compliance: Stay current with local and global regulatory changes (e.g., EMIR, Dodd‑Frank, MiFID II) affecting derivatives documentation and ensure all agreements and processes meet the latest requirements.
• Client and counterparty communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for external counterparties and clients, managing expectations and facilitating communication to resolve complex legal or operational issues.
• Internal stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with trading desks and investment teams to understand specific product requirements and advise on appropriate documentation and legal structuring.
• Process improvement and data management: Identify and implement improvements to negotiation and documentation processes to drive efficiency and reduce time to market. Oversee the accurate capture and storage of agreement data in documentation management systems.
• Risk mitigation: Review and analyze legal documentation to assess counterparty capacity and authority, ensuring proper risk mitigation techniques are reflected in collateral arrangements.
• 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.
• 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:

• Demonstrated experience in a derivatives documentation or legal role within the asset management or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives documentation, including key regulations such as EMIR and Dodd‑Frank.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills with a strong focus on legal precision.
• Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and develop relationships with legal counterparts and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with documentation management systems and related technology.

Nice to have skills:

• A legal degree or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes.

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 candidates from all backgrounds. We still want to hear from you even if you don’t tick every box. If you need reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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.

Equal opportunity employer: 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.