Associate Director, Senior Investment Risk Analyst GWP – London, England, UK

About Us

Janus Henderson invests in a brighter future together. Our mission is to help clients achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments and world‑class service.

Why work for us

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job; it’s about investing in a brighter future together. We protect and grow our core business, amplify our strengths and diversify where we have the right.

Our values drive our success: Clients come first, execution supersedes intention, together we win, diversity improves results, truth builds trust.

Responsibilities

• Support Investment Risk Managers through the investment risk process, providing day‑to‑day support for Portfolio Managers and handling various reporting needs and client queries.
• Generate analysis across investment risk characteristics, performance attribution, trading skill and market environment; challenge assumptions and provide insights to support PMs in enhancing risk‑and‑return outcomes.
• Escalate issues and opportunities to Senior Risk Managers and the Head of Equity Investment Risk.
• Build and maintain relationships with Portfolio Managers and other business teams within Janus Henderson.
• Streamline existing processes through automation.
• Engage with Technology to ensure data quality and accuracy of risk analytics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of equity markets, fundamental ratios, characteristic behaviours and discretionary fundamental investment approaches.
• Experience in investment risk modelling and calculations, including factor‑based active risk, attribution sensitivities, scenario modelling, risk budgeting and concentration.
• Performance attribution using factor‑based and Brinson approaches.
• Proficiency in systems such as FactSet, Barra, Aladdin and other risk‑and‑portfolio analysis platforms.
• Strong quantitative mindset, advanced Excel, Snowflake and Python skills.
• Effective communication, people management, integrity and autonomy.

Nice to Have

• Working toward CFA or other professional qualification.
• Strong understanding of strategy risks and risk modelling.
• Knowledge of risk and return characteristics of different asset classes.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• Generous holiday policies.
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to ClassPass.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Professional development courses with tuition/qualification reimbursement.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace.
• All employee events, networking opportunities and social activities.
• Lunch allowance for subsidised onsite canteen.

Regulatory & EEO Statements

Janus Henderson is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

All applicants must comply with the provisions of the Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics and related disclosure requirements. Applications may be impacted by past political contributions or activity.

Required Experience

Director level experience in investment risk management.