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

The Associate Analyst Graduate Programme is a 2 year programme during which Associate Analysts will complete three 8-month rotations within Investments. We hire a small number of Graduates which means we really invest in you and support you to succeed.

The Programme is designed to provide you with:

Exposure to more than one of our asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset and Diversified Alternatives)
Key skills required to become a well-rounded investment professional
Training which will be provided as a combination of ‘on-the-job’ and formal learning. Both soft skills (e.g. presentation skills) and technical skills (e.g. Python) will be developed
Relevant professional qualifications – you will have the opportunity to complete the IMC and CFA
A chance to work alongside, and learn from, some of the best professionals in the industry

The Department

With more than 340 investment professionals, our Investment Management department has some of the industry’s most talented and innovative thinkers, spanning equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives, globally. Our investment teams blend insight, originality, and precision with rigorous analysis, structured processes, and robust risk management. They seek to be at the forefront of anticipating and adapting to change to deliver market-leading, risk-adjusted returns.

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

Obtained, or expected to achieve a 2.1 degree or above (or equivalent). We care about all aspects of difference including diversity of thought, so we don't mind what subjects you have studied, and want to hear from a broad range of disciplines
You must have graduated from an Undergraduate or Masters degree in 2023 or be graduating in 2024 and be available to start full time work from September 2024
Strong interest in financial markets and current affairs
A good working knowledge of Excel
Passionate about providing excellent client service
An analytical mindset
Naturally curious and willing to ask questions
Excellent communication skills
Desire to work and succeed within a collaborative team
Highly numerate with strong attention to detail

Nice to have skills

Python
Power BI

Supervisory responsibilities

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

Associate Analyst Graduate Programme 2024 (Investments)