Janus Henderson Investors
Senior Investment Risk Analyst
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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
To help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through:
- Differentiated insights
- Disciplined investments
- World-class service
Our Values
Guiding every choice and action:
- Clients Come First – Always
- Execution Supersedes Intention
- Together We Win
- Diversity Improves Results
- Truth Builds Trust
Your Opportunity
As a Risk Associate, embedded within the investment process, you will:
- Partner with Portfolio Managers to enhance portfolio construction, risk positioning, and return outcomes
- Deliver timely, decision-relevant risk insights to inform active investment decisions
- Challenge assumptions while collaborating on:
- Factor exposures
- Active risk
- Performance attribution
- Market conditions
Responsibilities include:
- Risk analysis
- Generate and interpret analytics to translate into clear actionable insights
- Risk monitoring
- Proactively identify risk concentrations, unintended exposures, and vulnerabilities
- Scenario analysis
- Contribute to risk budgeting, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis
- Client engagement
- Response and clarity in addressing internal and client queries
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Build trusted relationships with Investment, Product, and Technology teams
- Technology support
- Work with Data and Technology teams to ensure data integrity
- Process improvement
- Drive automation and efficiency in risk analytics and reporting
What to expect at Janus Henderson:
- Hybrid working with flexible accommodations
- Generous holiday policies
- Wellbeing benefits (including Wellhub membership)
- Paid volunteer time
- Career development support (training, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
- Family-friendly policies (maternal/paternal leave, family services)
- Networking and social events
- Onsite canteen (lunch allowance)
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Must Haves
Attitude and Mindset:
- Can-do attitude combined with intellectual curiosity
- Bias toward action and continuous learning
Consultative Work Approach:
- Focused on diagnosing risk drivers and co-developing solutions with Portfolio Managers
Technical Proficiency:
- Working knowledge of financial markets, equities, and drivers of investment returns
- Proven experience in investment or risk analysis (buy-side/sell-side)
- Understanding of:
- Portfolio construction (bottom-up, discretionary)
- Risk-return trade-offs
- Factor risk modelling (style, sector, macro)
- Active risk decomposition
- Scenario analysis & stress testing
- Performance attribution (Brinson & factor-based)
Technical Skills:
- Analysis using tools (FactSet, Barra, Aladdin)
- Quantitative mindset
- Excel, Snowflake & Python
- Strong communication and relational skills
- Integrity and autonomy
Motivations:
- Passion for equity markets and investment
- Drive to provide actionable risk intelligence
Nice to Haves
Experience:
- Buy-side experience
- Strong FactSet skills
Education/Qualifications:
- Working toward CFA or other financial qualifications
Subject-Matter Knowledge:
- Advanced risk modelling understanding
- Asset-class risk/return characteristics
Responsibilities Overview
- No supervisory responsibilities
- Equity asset class focus
- Support for risk managers & portfolio managers
Career Growth & Development
Enrich your experience with:
- Mentoring opportunities
- Leadership development programs
- Ongoing training & professional development
- Continuing education
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Diversity and Inclusion
Janus Henderson commits to building an inclusive, supportive environment where diversity improves outcomes. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Flexibility:
- Open to discussing flexible working arrangements
- Reasonable accommodations can be requested—reach out to recruiter@janushenderson.com
Bonus Opportunities
- Eligible for annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus
- Performance award aligns with company, department, team, and individual success
Compensation & Benefits
Janus Henderson offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Pension/retirement plans
- Full suite of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
[Learn more](Why Join Us) about our total rewards offering.
Employment Eligibility & Disclosures
- Equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
- Background checks mandatory for short-listed candidates.
- Industry license compliance: Janus Henderson will not sponsor registrations unrelated to role functions.
Ethical considerations:
- Commit to adhering to investment advisory standards
- Personal securities disclosure requirements apply
- Any past political contributions must align with ethics rules
Prerequisites
- Ability to understand and comply with regulatory obligations and firm policies
- Ready to contribute to a culture built on excellence, integrity, and collaboration
Janus Henderson Investors proudly supports DEI initiatives. We’re excited to hear from you!
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