Performance Measurement Business Analyst

at  Janus Henderson

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

• As a Business Analyst working within the Performance Measurement Team you will be responsible for documenting current and future state performance systems to support fund, benchmark and composite level returns and ex-post risk statistics.
• This will cover the full global range of JHI product types, ranging from share class NAV calculations to unitised segregated returns.
• You will support strategic performance initiatives migrating calculations and data onto our cloud platform including design and support of interim performance workflows and processes.
• 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 and Waterfall project 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.
• Within the wider Technology team, you will also be working closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure

o Any risk / issues are communicated and escalated correctly
o Work with delivery teams to ensure deliverables and timelines are adhered to

o Assist with and where required manage the planning and executing of testing

• The position requires true flexibility and adaptability, to be able to move to where the demand dictates and quickly add value, to get embedded in the task at hand to quickly become the SME, drive out requirements for Technology teams and support our stakeholders.
• Carry out other 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

• Proven business analysis and operating model design skills across the asset management industry, specifically within a performance technology environment
• Good understanding of performance calculations and methodologies
• Experience working with the business stakeholders, project managers, data analysts, data architects and developers to define solutions and implement change.
• Proficiency in Snowflake, Databricks and SQL to analyse data and investigate stored procedures and workflows.
• Ability to analyse high-level requirements and translate these to overall detailed system-level design to be used for architectural design, cost / benefit analysis, and solution development.
• Understanding and documenting process maps using tools such as Visio.
• Experience of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies, with a good understanding of the pros and cons of each. Ability to adapt and interchange between these two delivery methods (and others if applicable) to ensure that the best approach is adopted for efficient delivery.
• Work closely with the product manager/scrum master to deliver communication to key stakeholders including preparation of pre and post meeting documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of working collaboratively across multiple teams in a global context.
• Excellent attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have skills

• Proficiency in Python, C# and Angular
• Knowledge of the typical infrastructure components and data architectures that support investment management systems.
• Demonstrable ability to self-organise, carry out multi-tasking, as well as work to deadlines.
• Demonstrable ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others.
• Good application and aptitude towards work with a willingness to learn, take on responsibilities and own the process from start to finish.
• Take a hands-on, methodical approach to identify and resolve issues.
• Good understanding of full trade lifecycle for different security types
• Good understanding of outsourcing middle office activities to third party administrators

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
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

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