Equity Trader

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

Execute trades on behalf of Portfolio Managers, adhering to Best Execution principles.

Ensure selection of the appropriate execution strategies, trading tools and Brokers for every Order.

Be responsible for trading oversight, including post trade allocation review, amendment and queue management.

Where relevant, conduct Transaction Cost Analysis on trading activity.

Support Portfolio Managers with portfolio construction and risk management through providing market commentary and / or information.

Liaise with brokers and counterparties to gain market information.

May enhance and support global Janus Henderson Trading team by working on specific projects to help optimise the trading process.

Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

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

All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Maternal/paternal leave benefits

Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app

Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits

All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

Typically IMC or CFA qualified or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in a trading capacity

Preferably degree educated in business, mathematics or finance discipline

Knowledge of relevant sector/product/instruments for the role

Experience of statistics and data analysis

Microsoft office skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Interest in financial markets

Good time management

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Strong negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Able to build key relationships with Fund Managers

Able to build external relationships with brokers

Ability to prioritise and manage risk accordingly

Cope well under pressure

Nice to have skills

Knowledge of, and or proficiency in TCA analysis and Data visualization

Understanding of, or explicit training in the use of programming languages

Knowledge of, and or proficiency in Market Microstructure analysis of regional equity markets

Listed and OTC derivative trading experience

Investment areas

Has responsibility for executing trades and supporting portfolios within equity, derivative and fixed income asset classes.

Supervisory responsibilities

No

Potential for growth

Mentoring

Leadership development programs

Regular training

Career development services

Continuing education courses

For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)

Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets

Understanding ofissues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering

Annual attestation

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 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