Senior Portfolio Analyst

Janus Henderson Group • Denver, CO

91d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Portfolio Analyst will support the Core Plus / Multi Sector portfolio management team contributing to the implementation and execution of investment strategies in portfolios to achieve client objectives. This role works closely with senior portfolio managers, analysts, traders, compliance, and risk management to conduct research, build trades, monitor risk and performance, and assist with the implementation of investment decisions in alignment with firm policies. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual looking to progress their career in asset management by contributing to the optimization and construction of client portfolios.

Requirements

• Typically degree educated in a business, math or finance field.
• Experience with derivative instruments, including but not limited to futures, swaps and options across rates, credit and FX markets.
• Strong foundation in macroeconomic theory and its application to investment strategies.
• Proficient in ex ante risk assessment and attribution analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant sector/product/instruments for the role.
• Microsoft office skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and/or VBA for more quantitative roles.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Python, for data analysis, financial modelling and automation of tasks.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms.
• Knowledge of Charles Rivers, Aladdin or other trade booking system.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical mind-set.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong interest in financial markets/macro-economics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and develop relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong risk management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Where relevant, experience managing and developing other team members.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support portfolio construction and monitoring.
• Participate and contribute during portfolio construction meetings where portfolio risk targets are set - spread risk, interest rate risk, and asset allocation.
• Raise trades on the portfolio manager's behalf when required and resolve compliance alerts.
• Assess trades to ensure they are consistent with fund objectives, process, and guidelines across core plus, balanced and short duration portfolios.
• Monitor fixed income portfolios to maintain key risk metrics, key rate duration exposure and asset allocation within portfolio guidelines and manager targets.
• Monitor consistency across accounts.
• Manage cash and duration exposure for portfolios.
• Translate views and recommendations into recommended trades, ensuring position sizes are aligned with objectives.
• Use technology and applications to facilitate allocation and portfolio construction.
• Liaison with Traders.
• Work with Risk and others to monitor portfolio adherence to risk-budgets.
• Coordinate with support teams to review performance attribution and risk attribution.
• Assist in delivering market intelligence to PM teams as needed.
• May serve on internal risk control forums.
• Involved in ensuring the portfolio implementation process is efficient and funds remain compliant.
• Be subject to supervision by lead Fund Manager and/or may not act independently on some or all of the above responsibilities.
• Perform analysis on market data.
• Carry out 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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree