Alternative Investments Operations Manager

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

• Lead a team of investment operations analysts.
• Ability to support operational projects with minimum supervision.
• Support and collaborate with the Operations Leadership in making strategic decisions to enhance the operating model, data integrity, quality, and availability across the enterprise.
• Oversee all Middle Office services, including portfolio support trading operations, and client performance reporting.
• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and implementing new processes and system enhancements to meet business requirements and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with portfolio management, technology, product and distribution, compliance, legal, and risk teams to develop procedures and protocols that support new and/or enhanced products and services.
• Work with other departments and jurisdictions to achieve a consistent global operating model for the firm.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines, policies, and regulations relating to investment operations, and represent the investment operations department in regulatory audits as needed.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operational policies and procedures.
• Maintain an understanding of all internal stakeholders’ requirements and business processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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
• 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

• Investment Operations Management: Direct experience in managing investment operations processes within the Asset Management or financial services sector, ensuring integrity and accuracy. Previous experience in hedge fund or Alternatives operations in a portfolio or trade support, or a related area is required
• Derivatives Operations: Extensive experience in managing both cleared and OTC derivatives throughout the entire trade life cycle, including trade execution, settlement, and enrichment for portfolio analytics. Skilled in ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage, from trade capture to final reconciliation, while providing valuable insights for portfolio performance and risk

• Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation of trades, positions, and cash balances between internal systems and external counterparties.

• Securities Reference Data: In-depth knowledge of securities reference data, contributing to accurate and comprehensive data management

Nice to have skills

• Industry Experience: five to ten years of experience in the financial services industry
• Data Operations and Quality Practices: Proven record of accomplishment in implementing data operations approaches and quality practices in large financial organizations, enhancing data reliability and performance.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, demonstrating a strong academic foundation and practical expertise.
• Management and Inspiration: Strong management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Team-Oriented and Client-Focused: A strong sense of teamwork and a consistent focus on meeting client needs, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction. Proactive, self-starter, with active interest in investment process and portfolio management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business, promoting trust and collaboration.
• Approachable and Open-Minded: Known for being approachable and open-minded, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, brokers, and custodians to resolve any operational issues

Supervisory responsibilities

• Yes

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.

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).

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.