Front Office Services Trainee London 2023

Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team!

Our culture is the foundation for how we interact with clients and one another as part of our unique, people-focused work environment. We support a flexible hybrid working model that allows teams to build a strong and positive culture by inspiring innovation and increasing collaboration. Currently our hybrid working model allows employees to work 3 or more days in office and the remaining time remotely.

Employees and Managers will discuss and determine what schedule works best for them and the team, with additional flexibility available based on the role, business needs, and individual circumstances. JHI Workplace Practices is subject to change as the future of work within our organization evolves.

Your opportunity

You will work within the Front Office Services team which is part of the Investment Services department situated within the front office of Janus Henderson Investors to:

• Provide daily support across the processes and services provided by Front Office Services
• Provide business support to fund managers and dealers in Equities and Fixed Income teams globally
• Support the Front Office on change, strategic projects and working groups, owning issues and delivering actions
• Interface with other Janus Henderson departments and external vendors as a point of escalation and source of technical operational expertise
• Support the delivery of new product and fund launches to ensure all front office impacts are considered
• Support the Front Office Services team and Investment Services department globally

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• 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
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• All employee events
• Lunch allowance for use within subsidized onsite canteen

Must-have skills

• A good attitude, keen to learn and able to work well with others
• Excellent organisational skills and good time management
• Able to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail
• Good Excel skills e.g. pivot tables to help manage large sets of data
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage processes

Nice to have skills

• Knowledge of the asset management business
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and PowerPoint
• Advanced Excel skills

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.