Research Associate Analyst

Janus Henderson•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Associate Analyst supports portfolios covered by Janus Henderson’s centralized equity research team. The role gathers industry and company data 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 financial models covering companies, industries and sectors, and macroeconomic topics; researches company leverage points, including through conversations with management and industry experts; and reviews, organizes, and synthesizes information to identify and analyze trends. The analyst independently exercises discretion to expand assigned projects in support of improving the stock-selection process and participates in communications team, company management, and general investment team meetings. Other duties may be assigned. The position calls for an ambitious, engaging self-starter with equity analysis experience, strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities, sound organization and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others. The role offers opportunities for mentoring, leadership development, training, career development, and continuing education. The position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company, department, team, and individual performance.

Requirements

Four-year degree in finance, economics, accounting, business management, math, or a related field is preferred.
2–3 years of equity analyst experience, preferably buy-side experience in the technology sector.
Ability to analyze, accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information.
Ability to apply valuation tools in models, including ROIC and ROE, 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 provisions related to personal securities activities and disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and activities.
Ability to understand the firm’s regulatory obligations and abide by applicable regulated-entity requirements and JHI policies.
Applications are subject to background checks.

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.
Four-year degree in finance, economics, accounting, business management, math, or a related field (listed as preferred).
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 and sectors, and macroeconomic topics.
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.

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
Generous holiday policies.
Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to Wellhub.
Paid volunteer time.
Professional development courses and tuition/qualification reimbursement.
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
Employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
Complimentary beverages, snacks, and employee Happy Hours.
Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus award from the company profit pool.
Competitive compensation.
Pension/retirement plans.
Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
Mentoring, leadership development programs, regular training, career development services, and continuing education courses.