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
Reporting into the Global Head of Investments Technology organization, this role will be responsible for driving Investments technology initiatives across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong full-stack technology background, have a comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle of the asset management industry, and be able to effectively bridge the gap between delivery teams and JHI’s APAC stakeholders. We seek someone who is driven, a self-starter, fast learner, capable of independent operation, and proactive in problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary interface between APAC stakeholders and investment technology delivery teams.
Translate stakeholder requirements into clear technical specifications and actionable tasks.
Ensure alignment between business needs and technology solutions through effective communication and collaboration.
Partner with delivery teams on the development, testing, and deployment of full-stack technology solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of our APAC stakeholders.
Provide guidance and mentorship to delivery teams on the needs of our APAC business.
Leverage knowledge and understanding of the full lifecycle of the investment management process to:
Support the integration of research tools, market data feeds, and analytics.
Support the management of platforms for portfolio construction, risk analysis, and asset allocation.
Support the implementation and optimization of CRD (JHI’s OMS), execution management systems, and trading platform integrations.
Support the seamless operations of systems handling trade settlement, clearing, and reconciliation processes.
Support the implementation and maintenance of systems for performance analytics, attribution, and risk reporting.
Serve as APAC Lead for multiple Investment Technology projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring they are meet APAC requirements, are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
Coordinate with global and regional teams to ensure smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Provide regular status updates, highlighting risks and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Proactively identify and address technical and business challenges, developing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing new ideas to the table to enhance the investment process.
Operate autonomously, managing priorities and making key decisions to drive projects forward.
Take ownership of tasks and initiatives, ensuring they are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Your role may require you to interact with other JHI offices, employees and third parties based in different time zones, outside of core business hours, such as the UK, USA and Asia.
Carry out additional duties as assigned.
What to expect when you join our firm
Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Generous Holiday policies
Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
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
All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
Extensive experience in full-stack development (front-end, back-end, and database technologies).
Proficiency in cloud technologies (Azure, Snowflake) and DevOps practices.
Familiarity with financial technology platforms and investment management systems (e.g. Bloomberg PORT+, MSCI BarraOne, Charles River).
Deep understanding of the asset management industry, including the full investment lifecycle.
At least 5 years of experience working in the Asset Management industry.
Experience working in or with investment teams, with a solid grasp of financial products and market dynamics.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships across cultures.
Leadership qualities with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Ability to work independently, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
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 of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering
Annual attestation
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligatoins 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.
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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).
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.