Investment Accounting Reconciliation 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!

Your opportunity 

The Investment Accounting Reconciliations Analyst is responsible for performing and supporting daily reconciliation activities across multiple asset classes and products. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Investment Book of Record (IBOR) data, alignment with Performance Book of Record (PBOR) and ABOR, and accurate client market values.

The Analyst works closely with internal teams and external service providers to investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, supporting front‑office decision‑making, operational risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Reconciliation & Data Quality

• Perform daily cash, position, transaction, and market value reconciliations, including:
  • Custody Reconciliations (IBOR)
  • Performance Records Reconciliations (PBOR)
  • ABOR vs IBOR reconciliations
  • Client market value reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks in a timely manner, escalating issues in line with established procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used by Portfolio Managers and internal / external stakeholders across equities, fixed income, and derivatives.

Break Investigation & Issue Resolution

• Analyse reconciliation breaks to identify root causes, including booking issues, pricing differences, corporate actions, or data discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal teams such as Corporate Actions, Pricing, Trade Support, and Portfolio Operations to support break resolution.
• Engage with external custodians, counterparties, and accounting providers to resolve discrepancies where required.

Operational Controls & Compliance

• Adhere to documented procedures, controls, and escalation frameworks to support a strong operational risk and control environment.
• Ensure reconciliation activities are completed in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support audit and regulatory reviews by providing accurate data, documentation, and explanations as required.

Stakeholder Support & Collaboration

• Provide timely and accurate information to internal stakeholders, including portfolio management, operations, and risk teams.
• Support Team Leads and senior colleagues with analysis, reporting, and issue investigation as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture through effective communication and knowledge sharing.

Continuous Improvement & Change Support

• Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, or recurring issues and raise improvement suggestions to the Team Lead.
• Participate in operational projects, including user testing, procedural updates, and system or process enhancements.
• Support the implementation of new processes, controls, or technology changes impacting reconciliation activities.

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

Must have skills

• Investment Accounting (Reconciliation) Expertise: Minimum 2 years of experience across the full spectrum of reconciliation processes, including cash and position custody reconciliation, market value reconciliation, accounting to investment reconciliations 
• Systems & Standards: Familiarity with reconciliation systems such as TriResolve and accounting standards  
• Operational Control: Strong understanding of operational risk, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements. 
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency and mitigate risk. 
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners. 
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience in a relevant field. 
• Team-Oriented and Client-Focused: A strong sense of teamwork and a consistent focus on meeting client needs, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.

Nice to have skills

• 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, data vendors, and brokers to resolve any operational issues.
• Technical Skill: Experience in SQL, VBA, Phyton, Power BI is a plus

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

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.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates 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

Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be 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 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.

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.