Research Associate Analyst

Janus Henderson Investors•Denver, CO

4d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Associate Analyst supports portfolios covered by Janus Henderson’s centralized equity research team. The role collects and analyzes industry and company information from sources such as sell-side research firms, internal and external databases, trade publications, web scraping, and other online sources. It builds and maintains Excel-based company, industry/sector, and macro financial models; researches company leverage points, including through conversations with management and industry experts; and organizes and synthesizes data to identify and analyze trends. The analyst is expected to exercise independent discretion in expanding assigned projects to improve the stock-selection process and participate in communications, company management, and investment team meetings. Other duties may be assigned. The position offers a hybrid working environment and access to professional development, training, mentoring, leadership development, career-development services, and continuing education. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The stated base salary range is $120,000–$150,000, and the position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus award from the company profit pool.

Requirements

Four-year degree in finance, economics, accounting, business management, mathematics, or a related field is preferred.
2–3 years of equity analyst experience; buy-side experience in the technology sector is preferred.
Ability to analyze data and accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information.
Ability to apply valuation tools such as ROIC and ROE to models and confidence working with DCFs.
Ability to analyze financial statements and create financial models.
Multitasking and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Advanced computer skills; MS Excel experience is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work and make decisions independently.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships to effectively complete business objectives.
Willingness to adhere to the Investment Advisory Code of Ethics, including requirements relating to personal securities activities and disclosure and certification requirements.
Ability to understand the firm’s regulatory obligations and comply with applicable regulated-entity requirements and JHI policies.

Nice To Haves

Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and analytical skills in areas of high complexity.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to probe for details.
Buy-side equity analyst experience in the technology sector.

Responsibilities

Collect industry and company data from sell-side research firms, internal and external databases, trade publications, web scraping, and other online sources.
Build and maintain Excel-based financial models for companies, industries/sectors, and macroeconomic analysis.
Research key leverage points of companies, including through conversations with management and industry experts.
Review and organize data, synthesize information, and help identify and analyze trends.
Independently exercise discretion in expanding assigned projects to improve the stock-selection process.
Participate in communications team meetings, company management meetings, and general investment team meetings.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
Support portfolios covered by the centralized equity research team.