ESG Data Analyst Placement 2022

We are a leading independent global asset manager, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for our clients through a highly diversified range of actively-managed products.

We are truly global, supporting our individual and institutional investors across a range of products, encompassing equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Our high-energy and collaborative culture at Janus Henderson helps our client achieve their goals and ensures that our people love the place they work.

The Department

Janus Henderson offers expertise across all major asset classes, with investment teams situated around the world. These dynamic teams are structured and operate in ways that are best suited to their asset classes and manage products designed to meet a range of investor needs globally.

We do not impose top-down house views; instead we allow an appropriate level of flexibility within a controlled environment and encourage the sharing and debate of investment ideas. Our Investment teams are grouped under: Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Assets and Alternatives.

Overview of the Role

The focus of the ESG Strategy & Development team will be to provide a hub of specialist technical expertise on ESG data and applications of ESG considerations in various styles of strategies.

The team will be structured by area of expertise with specialist focusing on data, content, product design and supporting the investment desks with advisory services on ESG investing across all asset classes. The team will work very closely with the ESG research and the GRI teams and will be part of the centralized JHI ESG function within investments.

JHI has an ambitious strategy to further evolve ESG integration and support investors with data, tools, research and analytics and in turn offer our clients innovative solutions and best in class reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to building out appropriate ESG tools to help investors assess the impact of including specific ESG objectives and considerations into strategies
• Help build out ESG analytics, such as climate risk measurement and risk monitoring
• Help with data and analytics in product design
• Support client facing functions and reporting with ESG data, analysis and content when required, advise users on technical aspects of ESG data  
• Help coordinate and support with regulatory reporting for sustainable strategies
• Identify opportunities and take responsibility for initiatives that contribute to the success of JHI ESG capabilities

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• IMC or CFA desired (or studying towards dependent on the level of seniority)
• Degree educated in business, mathematics, finance, computer science, data science or sustainability discipline preferred
• Strong data management and/or quant background
• Coding skills (Python is desired)
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms
• Familiarity with ESG data vendors is an advantage

Competencies Required

In addition to putting clients first, acting like an owner, and succeeding as a team, the competencies for this role include:

• Highly collaborative and team oriented, within and across teams
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility to deliver projects on time and strive for continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information quickly
• Coping with pressure and setbacks

Ongoing competence in the role to be assessed, in line with applicable regulatory requirements, by:

• Annual performance appraisal
• Completion of all assigned compliance training

Compliance Requirements

At a minimum the role will require you to:

• Place the interest of Janus Henderson’s Clients first, act in accordance with TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) principles
• Understand and follow laws and regulations applicable for your role, seeking the help of your supervising manager or Compliance if additional guidance is required
• Understand and abide by all Janus Henderson policies applicable to your role, and seek support/guidance of the policy owner guidance when required
• You are ultimately accountable for your actions and responsible for seeking further information on any or all of the above as necessary.

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

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.