Associate Analyst, Equity Research - Communications

Janus Henderson Investors • Denver, CO

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Analyst on our Equity Research team, you will support fundamental research and idea generation across the Communications Services sector. This role is well suited to someone with strong analytical skills, a genuine interest in investing and in learning about new business models. The ideal candidate should be intellectually curious, highly motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while producing rigorous, thoughtful research in a fast-paced environment.

You will:

Collect, evaluate, and maintain industry and company data through a variety of channels, including sell-side research, internal and external databases, trade publications, web-based research, web scraping, and other proprietary and public sources
Build, maintain, and enhance Excel-based financial models across companies, industries, sectors, and relevant macro frameworks
Conduct primary research on key business drivers, strategic inflection points, competitive positioning, and company-specific leverage points, including conversations with management teams, industry participants, and expert sources
Review and organize large and often imperfect datasets, synthesize information efficiently, and identify meaningful trends, risks, and opportunities
Independently expand the scope of assigned projects when doing so improves the research process or strengthens stock selection or conviction
Distill complex analysis into clear, concise, investment-relevant conclusions for use in team discussions and decision-making
Participate actively in Communications Services team meetings, company management meetings, and broader investment team meetings
Support evolving team priorities and take on additional responsibilities as needed in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Carry out other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, mathematics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of equity research experience, preferably on the buy side and ideally with experience in the Communications Services sector
• Strong ability to gather, structure, analyze, and synthesize large amounts of information from varied sources
• Solid grounding in valuation and financial analysis, including DCFs and return-based frameworks such as ROIC and ROE
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements and build detailed financial models
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall technical proficiency including accounting
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and make well-reasoned decisions with limited oversight
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships that support strong execution and business outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, creativity, and analytical rigor in situations involving complexity or incomplete information
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to probe important details and develop insight through thoughtful dialog
• A track record of identifying non-obvious trends, inflection points, or competitive advantages through original research
• A proactive mindset and willingness to go beyond the immediate assignment when it will improve the investment process

Responsibilities

• Collect, evaluate, and maintain industry and company data through a variety of channels, including sell-side research, internal and external databases, trade publications, web-based research, web scraping, and other proprietary and public sources
• Build, maintain, and enhance Excel-based financial models across companies, industries, sectors, and relevant macro frameworks
• Conduct primary research on key business drivers, strategic inflection points, competitive positioning, and company-specific leverage points, including conversations with management teams, industry participants, and expert sources
• Review and organize large and often imperfect datasets, synthesize information efficiently, and identify meaningful trends, risks, and opportunities
• Independently expand the scope of assigned projects when doing so improves the research process or strengthens stock selection or conviction
• Distill complex analysis into clear, concise, investment-relevant conclusions for use in team discussions and decision-making
• Participate actively in Communications Services team meetings, company management meetings, and broader investment team meetings
• Support evolving team priorities and take on additional responsibilities as needed in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• Discounted 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees