Front Office Controls Analyst

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Job description

We are a leading independent global asset manager, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for our clients through a highly diversified range of actively-managed products. We are truly global, supporting our individual and institutional investors across a range of products, encompassing equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Our high-energy and collaborative culture at Janus Henderson helps our client achieve their goals and ensures that our people love the place they work.The departmentJanus Henderson offers expertise across all major asset classes, with investment teams situated around the world. These dynamic teams are structured and operate in ways that are best suited to their asset classes and manage products designed to meet a range of investor needs globally. We do not impose top-down house views; instead we allow an appropriate level of flexibility within a controlled environment and encourage the sharing and debate of investment ideas. Our Investment teams are grouped under: Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Assets and Alternatives.Overview of the roleYou will work as part of the Front Office Controls & Governance team. The focus of this team is to support the Investment Management Leadership team in managing operational risk within the Front Office and maintaining a robust control framework. The team is structured to do control operation and enhancement as well as reporting and governance.As a Front Office Controls Analyst, you will be required to manage or mitigate operational risk by operating and continually developing and/or improving Front Office controls while also monitoring and reporting on their effectiveness. You will also be required to interact with other teams across the firm to create or improve the design or operation of controls executed by other teams, e.g. Operations, Technology, where they impact the Investment Management risk profile.The role would be suited to an individual with a comprehensive understanding of asset management and related underlying operations and is able to switch between looking at the overall risk picture and deep dive into the details of a specific control. The ideal candidate would possess the technical skills to manipulate and interrogate large volumes of portfolio data, can proactively analyse and interpret data whilst being comfortable in presenting findings to management and clients.The candidate understands the operational landscape of an asset management firm and the underlying multiple asset classes. Experience with and knowledge of side-by-side conflicts of interest risks and related controls will be a strong positive. Knowledge of order management systems, execution platforms, the trade life cycle and execution management / strategies would be beneficial, as would an understanding of portfolio metrics such as turnover / AUM and performance.Duties and responsibilitiesYou will:Main responsibilities will be design and operation of the suite of side-by-side control design and operation. Responsibility for operation and / or oversight of other controls or frameworks will be assigned based on overall team deliverables.Produce and provide accurate MI and presentation decks for reporting, governance, discussions the team is engaged in or proposals the team is drivingEnsure design and operating effectiveness of the controls assigned to you and be proactive in closing gaps or improving design / operating effectiveness.Project manage and deliver enhancements or improvements of controls assigned to youMaintain accurate procedure documents for controls you are responsible forTake minutes for meetings as necessary, or to support your colleagues who may be running meetingsWork closely with the Head of the FOCG team, 2nd line of defense teams including Compliance, Investment Risk and Finance Risk, and the investment teams across asset classes on business-as-usual tasks and on various projects with internal and external stakeholders, including automating controls, driving system functionality enhancements, and creating dashboards to track and monitor control MI and effectivenessEngage with portfolio managers and partner with a wide range of senior stakeholders, taking the time to understand the nuances of the businesses and emerging risk typesHelp coordinate and respond in a timely manner to regulatory reporting, internal audit and compliance monitoring activitiesIdentify opportunities and take responsibility for initiatives that contribute to the success of JHI FOCG capabilitiesWhere required, develop knowledge base and skills to operate controls and contribute actively and meaningfully to control design and enhancementsSupervisory responsibilitiesNoTechnical Skills and QualificationsHave a good understanding of what the investment team (PM and traders) are trying to achieve and the potential processes to make that happenDegree educated in business, mathematics, finance, computer science, data science or sustainability discipline preferredStrong data management and/or quantitative background with ability to manipulate large populations of data, preference for Python or similar languageGood understanding of risk management methodologies and techniquesExperience interacting with a wide selection of front and middle/back office areasCompetencies requiredIn addition to putting clients first, acting like an owner, and succeeding as a team, the competencies for this role include:Highly collaborative and team oriented, within and across teamsStrong sense of accountability and responsibility to deliver projects on time and strive for continuous improvementStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and develop relationshipsAbility to work and make decisions independentlyStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to multi-task, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information quicklyCan do, get things done attitude with ability to cope with pressure and setbacksOngoing competence in the role to be assessed, in line with applicable regulatory requirements, by:Annual performance appraisalCompletion of all assigned compliance trainingCompliance requirementsAt a minimum the role will require you to:Place the interest of Janus Henderson's Clients first, act in accordance with TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) principlesUnderstand and follow laws and regulations applicable for your role, seeking the help of your supervising manager or Compliance if additional guidance is requiredUnderstand and abide by all Janus Henderson policies applicable to your role, and seek support/guidance of the policy owner guidance when requiredYou are ultimately accountable for your actions and responsible for seeking further information on any or all of the above as necessary.#LI-LD1Janus 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.