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Quantitative Portfolio Analyst

Janus Henderson Investors
London
5 days ago
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Overview

Quantitative Portfolio Analyst at Janus Henderson Investors

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What you will do
  • Develop and maintain quantitative tools for data capture and analysis to support portfolio construction and exposure monitoring.
  • Maintain records of portfolio holdings, transactions and cash balances across a variety of portfolios, and build visualisations to support investment insights and decision-making.
  • Collaborate closely with performance and risk teams to access and review analytics, performance attribution data and risk reports. Create presentations and summaries that communicate drivers of performance, key portfolio risks and investment outcomes to both senior stakeholders and clients.
  • Ensure the seamless execution of trade operations, portfolio rebalancing and compliance checks in coordination with trading and operations teams.
  • Assist in data management, data quality checks and enriching operational workflows. Liaise with internal teams to resolve operational issues quickly and ensure alignment with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with investment team, performance, risk, technology and operations to streamline data workflows and integrate analytical insights into investment and operational processes.
  • Support client reporting and commentary generation utilising tech tools to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in quantitative analysis within asset management, preferably in a multi-asset solutions setting.
  • Advanced level user of statistical analysis, portfolio modelling and financial programming (Python, SQL), visualisation/reporting tools (Power BI and Tableau) and AI tools.
  • Knowledge of factor models and risk systems (such as Bloomberg, Style Analytics).
  • Familiarity with operational procedures within a portfolio management context, including reconciliation and compliance processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex analytics and operational insights.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team.
Nice to have
  • CFA, FRM, CQF, or equivalent professional qualification (preferred but not required)
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to investment management and risk
  • Interest in global financial markets and investment trends
Investment areas
  • Has responsibility for supporting portfolios within Multi Asset.
Supervisory responsibilities
  • No
Potential for growth
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development programs
  • Regular training
  • Career development services
  • Continuing education courses
MiFID II Knowledge & Competence
  • Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
  • Understanding of issues 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 candidates from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at .

Equal opportunity statement: 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.


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