Senior Portfolio Analyst

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!

Overview

The Senior Portfolio Analyst will support the Core Plus / Multi Sector portfolio management team contributing to the implementation and execution of investment strategies in portfolios to achieve client objectives.  This role works closely with senior portfolio managers, analysts, traders, compliance, and risk management to conduct research, build trades, monitor risk and performance, and assist with the implementation of investment decisions in alignment with firm policies.  This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual looking to progress their career in asset management by contributing to the optimization and construction of client portfolios. 

Your opportunity

• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support portfolio construction and monitoring.
• Participate and contribute during portfolio construction meetings where portfolio risk targets are set - spread risk, interest rate risk, and asset allocation. 
• Raise trades on the portfolio manager’s behalf when required and resolve compliance alerts.
• Assess trades to ensure they consistent will fund objectives, process, and guideline across core plus, balanced and short duration portfolios.
• Monitor fixed income portfolios to maintain key risk metrics, key rate duration exposure and asset allocation within portfolio guidelines and manager targets.
• Monitor consistency across accounts.
• Manage cash and duration exposure for portfolios.
• Translate views and recommendations into recommended trades, ensuring position sizes are aligned with objectives.
• Use technology and applications to facilitate allocation and portfolio construction.
• Liaison with Traders.
• Work with Risk and others to monitor portfolio adherence to risk-budgets.
• Coordinate with support teams to review performance attribution and risk attribution.
• Assist in delivering market intelligence to PM teams as needed.
• May serve on internal risk control forums.
• Involved in ensuring the portfolio implementation process is efficient and funds remain compliant.
• Be subject to supervision by lead Fund Manager and / or may not act independently on some or all of the above responsibilities.
• Perform analysis on market data.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.  

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
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• Discounted membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Typically degree educated in a business, math or finance field.
• Experience with derivative instruments, including but not limited to futures, swaps and options across rates, credit and FX markets. Familiarity with valuation, risk characteristics and market dynamics is essential.
• Strong foundation in macroeconomic theory and its application to investment strategies. Ability to analyze economic indicators and global trends.
• Proficient in ex ante risk assessment and attribution analysis with the ability to apply these concepts to assist in the portfolio construction and optimisation process.
• Knowledge of relevant sector / product / instruments for the role.
• Microsoft office skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and/or VBA for more quantitative roles.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Python, for data analysis, financial modelling and automation of tasks. Experience with Tableau.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms.
• Knowledge of Charles Rivers, Aladdin or other trade booking system.

Nice to have skills

• Strong analytical mind-set.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong interest in financial markets / macroeconomics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and develop relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong risk management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Where relevant, experience managing and developing other team members.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$145,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.  This role will remain open through the end of September 2025.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

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. 

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Annual Bonus Opportunity:  Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool.  The profit pool is funded based on Company profits.  Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. 

Benefits:  Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.   To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.

Janus Henderson Investors 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.

Janus 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).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our 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.

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.