Investment Accounting Reconciliations Team Manager

Janus Henderson Investors•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead a team of Investment Accounting (Reconciliation) analysts responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of all reconciliation processes across multiple asset classes and products. The team’s remit includes Custody Reconciliation (IBOR), Performance records Reconciliation (PBOR), ABOR vs. IBOR Reconciliation, and Client market value reconciliations. The Team Lead will ensure operational excellence, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including investment teams, custodians, accounting providers, and technology partners.

Requirements

Investment Accounting (Reconciliation) Expertise: Significant experience across the full spectrum of reconciliation processes, including cash and position custody reconciliation, market value reconciliation, accounting to investment reconciliations.
Systems & Standards: Familiarity with reconciliation systems such as TriResolve and accounting standards.
Team Leadership: Proven experience managing and developing a team within a financial services or asset management environment.
Operational Control: Strong understanding of operational risk, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency and mitigate risk.
Stakeholder Management: Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
Management and Inspiration: Strong management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Team-Oriented and Client-Focused: A strong sense of teamwork and a consistent focus on meeting client needs, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
Relationship Building: Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business, promoting trust and collaboration.
Approachable and Open-Minded: Known for being approachable and open-minded, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, data vendors, and brokers to resolve any operational issues.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Investment Accounting (Reconciliation) professionals, ensuring effective coverage across all operational areas.
The team’s responsibilities include cash, position, and transaction reconciliation and break resolution to ensure accuracy and integrity of Investment Book of Records (IBOR) ensuring that all positions and market value data used by Fund Managers and other internal / external clients & functions is of high quality.
Collaborate with internal teams (Corporate Actions, Pricing, Trade Support) and external parties (custodians, counterparties) to resolve reconciliation breaks.
Ensure timely and accurate completion and resolution of all reconciliation activities, maintaining high standards of data integrity and operational control across all asset types (equity, fixed income, derivatives).
Collaborate with Operations Leadership to enhance the operating model, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives.
Liaise with portfolio management, technology, compliance, legal, and risk teams to develop and implement robust procedures and protocols.
Support and lead operational projects, including the design, testing, and implementation of new processes and system enhancements.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, representing the Investment Accounting (Reconciliation) function in audits and regulatory reviews.
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key point of escalation for operational issues.
Perform additional 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
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
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Competitive compensation
Pension/retirement plans
Various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits