Janus Henderson
is hiring
Business Analyst
About Our Company
Janus Henderson’s mission is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments and world-class service.
We’re dedicated to investing in a brighter future together.
Formed in 2017 from the merger between Janus Capital Group and Henderson Global Investors, we have 90 years’ experience in investing, underpinned by a culture deep rooted in research.
With over 340 investment professionals worldwide, who meet regularly to share insights, we’re able to offer a world-class service providing tailored solutions and the personal touch of a local partner.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Your opportunity
- As a Business Analyst working within the Equity Attribution and Analytics Team you will be responsible to deliver change across analytics systems to support a wide range of stakeholders.
- You will support daily BAU issues that impact the calculation of Performance Attribution and Analytics
- Troubleshoot ad hoc queries and missing data providers
- Work on strategic performance initiatives migrating data between systems and data onto our cloud platform
- To do this you will need to have excellent communication skills as you will be required to engage with stakeholders throughout the organisation, as well as with external third-party partners to define and document requirements.
- You will be responsible for completed detailed analysis that requires sourcing and interrogating data from JHI’s data platforms.
- Using both Agile methodologies, you will work as part of a team to delivery change covering the full project Lifecyle from project initiation through to test execution and Go Live.
- Always work with the big picture in mind. Liaise with wider technology teams to coordinate inter dependencies and resolve issues.
- Work closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure
- Any risk / issues are communicated and escalated correctly
- Work with delivery teams to ensure deliverables and timelines are adhered to
- Assist with and where required manage the planning and executing of testing
- Carry out other duties as assigned
Requirements
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
- All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
- Discounted 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
What we offer
Must have skills
- Experience of the analysis process: from requirements gathering in the form of user stories, writing acceptance criteria / test cases, implementation, capturing sign offs and presenting demos to business
- Experience working with the business stakeholders, project managers, data analysts, data architects and developers to define solutions and implement change.
- Work closely with the product manager/scrum master to deliver communication to key stakeholders including preparation of pre and post meeting documentation.
- Understand and document Process Maps using tools such as Visio or LucidCharts
- A good knowledge of financial products used in Asset Management mainly Equities
- Proficiency in SQL to analyse data and investigate stored procedures and workflows.
- Proficiency in Excel
- Excellent attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have skills
- Asset class experience and derivatives (Listed & OTC)
- Ability to read and/or write Python, C#, or VBA
- Agile Experience
- Experience with MSCI BarraOne, Factset, or other performance attribution and risk systems
- Knowledge of Jira and confluence
- Ability to communicate, present, influence, reason and demonstrate the ability to articulate information technology concepts to non-technology personnel in a clear and compelling manner
- Ability to deliver on heavy workloads and exceed high expectations while remaining focused and organized in a fast-paced environment
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.