Investment Risk Analyst - Singapore - Janus Henderson

Janus Henderson

Verified Company

Singapore

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Wei Jie

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Description

Why work for us?

Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team

Our culture is the foundation for how we interact with clients and one another as part of our unique, people-focused work environment.

We support a flexible hybrid working model that allows teams to build a strong and positive culture by inspiring innovation and increasing collaboration.

Currently our hybrid working model allows employees to work 3 or more days in office and the remaining time remotely.

Your opportunity

Work with Risk Managers in covering all aspects of investment risk, performance, and other relevant metrics to ensure portfolios are managed in the client's best interest.
Partner with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimisation strategies to improve risk/return profiles profile delivered to investors.
Analyse risk attribution reports for use by the Portfolio Managers, Global Head of Investment Risk, Asset Class Heads, Chief Investment Officer and other interested users of the data such as senior management, marketing, and compliance
Assist with processes to ensure that accurate risk analytics are available on a timely basis.
Produce ad hoc reports for the business, focused on risk issues in the prevailing markets.
Support implementation and development of quantitative solutions for risk management.
Enhance the infrastructure supporting the generation of risk reports across different asset classes.
Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
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
Allinclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Maternal/paternal leave benefits
Complimentary subscription to Headspace the mindfulness app
Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and wellbeing benefits
All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

Educated to degree level or equivalent
High degree of numeracy and quantitative skills
Good knowledge of capital markets
A strong understanding of fund risks and risk systems, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of them
Understanding of risk models and different investment processes
Some knowledge of derivatives (types, valuation/pricing, risks)
Knowledge of risk models and concepts such ad tracking error, VaR, and stress testing methodologies not expected but welcome
Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships with key personnel such as fund managers and distribution
Ability to assimilate knowledge quickly with a desire to improve knowledge of all Janus Henderson products/funds

Nice to have skills

Some knowledge of Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, UBS Delta, Barra or similar systems beneficial
Intermediary Excel /VBA required; any knowledge of Python very beneficial

Investment areas

Has responsibility for supporting portfolios within Equities and Fixed Income strategies.

Supervisory responsibilities

Potential for growth

Mentoring
Leadership development programs
Regular training
Career development services
Continuing education courses

For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)

Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and antimoney laundering
Annual attestation

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities.

Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position.