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 TrustIf our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!Your opportunity
As an Associate Research Analyst in the Multi Asset team you will work closely alongside the Research Analysts and Portfolio Managers to directly support the investment research process and portfolio management activities
You will contribute to the team's investment process, portfolio monitoring and client reporting responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: macroeconomic and asset class research, preparation for and participation in asset allocation meetings, portfolio monitoring, client communications delivery and general team meetings
There will be a significant focus on the quantitative research of asset allocation frameworks, such as sentiment and positioning indicators, and the construction of portfolio management tools using Python
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
Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
Educated to degree level, preferably with a focus towards Data Science/Finance or a quantitative field
Advanced working knowledge of Excel, including the use of macros and VBA
Prior experience working with Python and object-oriented programming, ideally in relation to time series analysis, using quantitative libraries such as Numpy and Pandas
Interest in broad financial markets / macroeconomics and a keen desire to learn about multi-asset investing, as opposed to individual company research
Studying for or a desire to study towards the IMC and/or CFA qualifications
An analytical mindset and high attention to detail
A team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships internally and externally
Ability to prioritise and cope well with changing priorities and tasks
Curious and willing to ask questions
Nice to have skills
Working knowledge of Bloomberg and/or LSEG Workspace
Advanced PowerPoint skills
Investment areasHas responsibility for supporting asset allocation research and communication within Multi Asset.Supervisory responsibilities
No
Potential for growth
Mentoring
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 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#LI-DNIJanus 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).All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson 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. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action 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.
