Credit Analyst (Financials)

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

You will provide investment recommendations and industry insight in the Financials sector. You will conduct deep fundamental analysis of companies, sovereigns and/or securitized issuers/issues, as applicable. The successful candidate will successfully prioritize the determination of long-term value and risksfor their covered issuers/securities, seeking securities that are likely to outperform industry peers over many years.

You will:

• Conduct research independently to formulate investment recommendations on individual securities within the financials sector. Careful consideration should be given to forecasted growth, competitive positioning, capital ratios, quality of assets, financial reporting and management, and on-going regulatory impact assessment.
• Construct models to generate pertinent questions that need to be answered in the research process, determine critical drivers and forecast future revenue, earnings,cash flows and capital ratios.
• Assess the market supply dynamics within the financials sector, and extrapolate impact to sector valuations based on views
• Provide a selection of the best risk adjusted total return global securities, with a focus on downside protection
• Undertake research visits/meetings to formulate and extend deep industry expertise, including contact with competitors, customers, suppliers, regulators and other relevant constituents.
• Compile and communicate research findings with Portfolio Managers through verbal communication, written notes, reports, and presentations with the ability to communicate quickly and thoroughly, with the ability to adjust style pending time sensitivity of each situation
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

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
• Corporate 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

Must have skills

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 7 years of experience covering U.S. Corporate Financials Sector
• Strong security picking skills, with a proven track record of adding value
• Deep understanding of Fixed Income markets, corporate finance and accounting
• Strong modeling skills required. Proficient in building and maintaining financial models to forecast future revenue, earnings, cash flows and capital ratios
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as part of a team

Nice to have skills

• Post-graduate degree such as MBA, and CFA and/or CPA helpful
• LLM, AI and programing skills, a plus

Investment areas

• Has responsibility for supporting portfolios that are covered by the Fixed Income research team.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

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

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be open through July 5, 2024.