Credit Analyst in London

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

Your opportunity:

As a corporate Credit Analyst with Global Credit Research and part of the close‑knit credit portfolio management team, you will work alongside sector lead analysts and portfolio managers in researching issuers, sectors and security‑specific opportunities across corporate credit markets. You will combine fundamental and valuation analysis to identify the best risk‑adjusted return securities. Your sector coverage (to be determined but likely focused on cyclical industries) will be predominantly focused on European Investment Grade, High Yield and Leveraged Loan issuers in the EUR, GBP and USD markets.

You will conduct bottom‑up, fundamental analysis, considering factors such as operating and financial performance, competitive positioning, regulatory landscape, quality of company reporting and management. You will undertake research visits/meetings to formulate and extend deep industry expertise, with company management and, for example, with competitors, customers, suppliers and other relevant constituents. ESG will be integral to your analysis. You should be able to identify leaders and laggards in your sectors and engage directly with issuers.

You will determine critical business drivers and risk factors, build and maintain financial models to support your recommendations with a focus on free cash flow forecasting and capital structure. You will produce concise, actionable notes on relevant investment themes, earnings and breaking news events. 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 subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills:

• Experience as a corporate credit analyst, ideally having looked at issuers and investment opportunities within Investment Grade and High Yield credit markets
• Degree educated (preferably in finance, economics, accounting, or relevant field)
• Understanding of global credit markets
• Ability to work efficiently and to make decisions independently
• Ability to multi‑task, organise, and assimilate large amounts of information quickly
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain detailed financial models
• Corporate finance and accounting
• Advanced MS Word, Excel, Bloomberg skills

Nice to have skills:

• CFA, accountancy, or other post‑graduate/professional qualifications
• Power BI and Tableau skills, and experience leveraging AI/LLM tools as part of research process

Investment areas:

Has responsibility for contributing to portfolios within the Corporate Credit asset class.

Supervisory responsibilities: No

Potential for growth: Sector lead analysts, Regular training, 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

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.

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.

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity 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.