Trade Operations 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 

Support the accurate and timely processing of the full trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes. The role focuses on day‑to‑day operational execution, issue resolution, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure trades are processed in line with operational controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

The Trade Operations Analyst contributes across Trade Affirmation & Capture, Settlement & Cashflows, and Listed Trade Operations, with opportunities to gain exposure to more complex products and operational initiatives over time.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Lifecycle Processing

• Perform trade affirmation and capture activities, ensuring trades are accurately reflected in internal systems
• Support settlement and cashflow processing, ensuring timely and accurate completion across asset classes
• Monitor daily trade flows and follow established procedures to ensure smooth end‑to‑end processing

Issue Resolution & Controls

• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, mismatches, settlement issues, and cash discrepancies in a timely manner
• Escalate complex or high‑risk issues in line with defined procedures
• Maintain strong attention to data quality, reconciliations, and operational controls

Stakeholder Interaction

• Liaise with traders, brokers, custodians, and internal teams to support efficient trade processing
• Respond to internal and external queries professionally and within agreed service levels
• Build effective working relationships within Operations, and Front Office, Technology, and external counterparties

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the documentation and maintenance of operational procedures
• Identify process inefficiencies or recurring issues and raise improvement ideas to senior team members

Change & Development

• Support operational projects, system enhancements, and process improvements as required
• Participate in testing activities related to new systems, products, or process changes
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the broader Trade Operations function

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

• Trade Operations Expertise: Significant experience across the full trade life cycle including trade affirmation & capture, settlement & cashflows
• System knowledge: Knowledge of a selection of market utilities, e.g. CTM, SWIFT, CLS, Bloomberg, TradeWeb, MarketAxess; experience with Aladdin desirable
• 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 stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Team-Oriented and Client-Focused: A strong sense of teamwork and a consistent focus on meeting client needs, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Nice to have skills

• Exposure to listed or OTC derivatives processing, including confirmations, lifecycle events, or settlements
• Familiarity with derivatives-related concepts such as margin, collateral, expiries, or corporate actions
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Approachable and Open-Minded: Known for being approachable and open-minded, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, brokers, and custodians to resolve any operational issues.

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.