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Janus Henderson Investors Valuations Analyst - Private Placement in Denver, Colorado
Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together .
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
Ensure integrity of pricing elements provided by the respective Janus Henderson Third Party Administrators (TPA), including oversight of external vendors.
Execute price verification including the calculation of fair value adjustments, and where necessary develop and review valuation models based on market data and security comparable information to provide valuation recommendations
Prepare and present valuation matters to the regional pricing committees
Maintain accuracy and integrity of Investment Book of Records (IBOR) including asset prices, ensuring that all positions and market value data used by Fund Managers and other internal / external clients & functions is of high quality
Oversee custodian cash and stock reconciliations performed by TPA with ability to clearly identify and resolve high risk items
Enhance existing control framework including oversight of TPA pricing & reconciliation processes, Service level Agreements, Key Performance Indicators and associated reporting.
Ownership for the resolution of exceptions and involvement in the production of MI, Data Quality, third party relationship management, escalation of issues, ensuring timely and accurate compliance
Work with internal departments and market vendors to maximise efficiencies and improve service to clients
Periodically review team processes and tasks to ensure they are optimal and fit for purpose
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external functions e.g., TPAs, Data Operations, Trade Operations, IT Market Data Manager, Fund Management, Operations Strategy, Business Change, Client and Product Implementation etc.
Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
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
All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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
Must have skills
At least 5 years prior relevant experience in investment ops, including asset level valuations, fair value pricing, IBOR reconciliations, and custody cash and stock reconciliations.
Prior experience with private investment valuations such as private placements.
Problem solving capability for complex client and/or process issues.
Someone who is analytical and can work under pressure to tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills: written communication and verbal. Confident to be able to provide documents that are clear, precise and understandable and communicating clearly with colleagues, IT managers, investment teams and developers.
Strong project management skills: Ability to organize and track multiple threads of activity, ability to deliver on tight timelines, hands-on approach to resolving issues and detail orientation.
Task oriented: Must be able to multi-task, prioritize work, and work well under pressure from multiple clients/constituents to respond to client inquiries quickly.
Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow through skills.
Nice to have skills
Advanced user of Excel (Macros / VBA would be beneficial)
Experience in interactions with Fair Value Pricing Committees. (Highly beneficial)
Knowledge of NAV production workflow (Buy Side experience advantageous)
Use of Charles River, Imagine, Bloomberg, PowerBI
Degree plus other relevant industry qualifications is an advantage. Able to demonstrate technical growth and desire to learn and grow their knowledge and understanding.
Potential for growth
Mentoring
Leadership development programs
Regular training
Career development services
Continuing education courses
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
At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $95,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain posted through June 28, 2024.
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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is 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.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here (https://www.janushenderson.com/careers/) .
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our 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.
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.