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
In this role, you will support portfolio managers and the securitized products investment team by providing analysis, insights, and investment recommendations across the capital stack, with a primary focus on Asset‑Backed Securities (ABS). Covered sectors include autos, equipment, data centers and a range of esoteric ABS, requiring deep sector expertise and strong structured‑finance analytics. The role focuses on identifying risk‑adjusted investment opportunities in both Total Return and High Income portfolios. In addition, the position offers opportunities to contribute to the development, launch, and management of new ABS strategies across public and private markets.
- Act as a Securitized Products analyst with a primary focus on ABS, while maintaining the ability to evaluate opportunities across other securitized sectors as needed.
- Generate and communicate investment recommendations focused on attractive risk‑adjusted returns, income generation, and capital preservation.
- Analyze and articulate key drivers of return, including carry, duration, volatility, liquidity, optionality, and credit/default risk.
- Perform detailed cash‑flow, structural, and scenario analysis using industry‑standard tools, including Intex and Bloomberg.
- Build, maintain, and monitor relative‑value and sector models, updating assumptions and outputs on an ongoing basis.
- Partner with internal risk and analytics teams to develop, monitor, and refine securitized‑portfolio risk measures and reporting tools.
- Conduct ongoing portfolio surveillance and performance monitoring for existing holdings.
- Carry out other 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
- Corporate 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
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including structured‑finance cash‑flow and scenario analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and Intex.
- Working knowledge of programming or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) used for data analysis, automation, or portfolio surveillance.
- Solid understanding of fixed income markets, structured products, and credit analysis.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize large volumes of information quickly.
- Commitment to building and supporting the investment platform.
Nice to have skills
- Post-graduate degree such as MBA, and CFA and/or CPA helpful
- Strong creativity, initiative, and drive.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate articulately, concisely, and persuasively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
Investment areas
- Has responsibility for supporting portfolios that are covered by the Fixed Income research team.
Supervisory responsibilities
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 [email protected].
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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.
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.
