Junior Equity Trader

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
- Provide assistance and support to Equity Traders
- Execute trades on behalf of Portfolio Managers, adhering to Best Execution principles
- Integrate and serve as a liaison with multiple departments; such as Portfolio Managers, Cashflow team, Application Support, Data Management, Operations, Compliance and IT. Collaborate with these various teams when onboarding new clients, sensitive account procedures or large cash flow notifications
- Develop a sound understanding and knowledge of market structure, high touch and algorithmic trading to execute orders
- Assist with the preparation of multiple reports throughout the company, such as Board Reports, request for proposals on new and existing clients, commissions and transaction cost analysis
- Assist and work closely with OMS, EMS and TCA vendors on new features, enhancements or upgrades. Help test, troubleshoot and provide insight on new workflow opportunities
- Identify areas of operational improvement within the trading function.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned

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
- 3 - 5 years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a trading or trade support capacity
- Experience and proficient knowledge with Tableau, Bloomberg and Microsoft Excel
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; Finance, Economics or Accounting major preferred
- Basic understanding and genuine interest in the securities, investment management industry and financial markets
- Ability to establish and cultivate relationships across the firm with extensive internal and external business partners
- Operate with a very strong global team focus
- Effective analytical skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information
- Strong work ethic, good judgement, with an attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven track record of professional integrity
- Self-starter; ability to work with little supervision while providing support to global trading desks
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have skills
- Knowledge of, and or proficiency in TCA analysis and Data visualization
- Understanding of, or explicit training in the use of programming languages
- Knowledge of, and or proficiency in Market Microstructure analysis of regional equity markets
- Listed and OTC derivative trading experience

Investment areas

Has responsibility for executing trades and supporting portfolios within equity, derivative and fixed income asset classes.

Supervisory responsibilities
- No

Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses