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

 

In this role you will work as part of our Fund Operations Team covering all aspects of Fund Administration and Unit Registry functions for the suite of funds offered by Janus Henderson in Australia. We work closely with other business teams and appointed service providers covering key functions in delivering services to our investors. 

 

You will be involved in:

 

Fund Administration

Unit pricing - Oversight and monitoring of fund unit prices with daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables relating to fund valuations. Distributions and Tax - Oversight and monitoring of distribution calculations and processes and relevant tax matters for the funds.  Key aspects include planning distribution timetables, reviewing calculations, liaising with internal teams, running regular distribution processes, facilitating external audits, and resolving queries. Financial reporting and fund audits - Oversight and monitoring of half year and full year financial statement audits. Key aspects include audit planning, reviewing proformas and draft financials, coordinating between involved third parties, resolving queries, and reporting to management within our business. Other - Generally assisting with all items relating to Fund Operations and supporting business teams across Investment, Product, Distribution, Compliance, Finance. And responding to RFIs and investor queries.

 

Unit Registry

Register maintenance and transaction processing - Oversight and monitoring of the funds' unit registers and daily transaction processing. Our team works closely with our service provider to ensure transactions are processed correctly and cash flows are reported in a timely manner. Investor queries and escalations - We work closely with our service provider to address all escalations and resolve queries from investors.

 

Business projects and change initiatives

Project management - On-going change in our environment (product, operational, regulatory) drives a stream of projects to manage whilst supporting day to day operations.  Our team works with a pro-active mindset to identify and champion areas for improvement in workflows and processes, map workflows, maintains project logs to track progress, and coordinates with our service providers to achieve project goals.

 

Third party administration

Governance processes - Our Operating model relies on key relationships with third parties to deliver services to our investors.  A strong Governance framework exists to ensure accuracy in outputs and compliance with regulatory obligations. Our team plays an important role in governing these relationships through daily interactions, monitoring processes, weekly service calls and monthly review meetings with our service providers.

 

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 Your role may also include other duties as assigned by your Manager.

 

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

 

Qualified Accountant (i.e. CA/CPA qualified) Experience working in funds management with exposure to different asset classes Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills High attention to detail and commitment to getting things right Strong communication skills Proficient in using Microsoft suite.

 

Nice to have skills

 

A curious mindset with a keen interest in learning and advancing your career within our organization. A robust willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively within a tight-knit team, demonstrating adaptability and a collective ambition to accomplish business goals. Effective time management abilities to prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines. A friendly and engaging demeanor, capable of easily connecting with both team members and external contacts.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.