Ops Control Analyst - Trade Management (21111)

Company: Janus Henderson U.S.
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

We are a leading independent global asset manager, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for our clients through a highly diversified range of actively-managed products. We are truly global, supporting our individual and institutional investors across a range of products, encompassing equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Our high-energy and collaborative culture at Janus Henderson helps our client achieve their goals and ensures that our people love the place they work. The department-- Janus Henderson operates an outsourced model in partnership with our Third-Party Administrators (TPA). The primary focus of the Operations team is the oversight and management of the TPAs as well as supporting internal clients (for example the Distribution and Investment teams).--Operations also support numerous projects and operational changes to maintain best practice operational processes. Overview of the role The primary purpose of the role is to support the global business and facilitate growth by ensuring a risk-based oversight model. This analyst role in the Denver Operations Control team is focused on trade management. The role provides control and oversight as it relates to post trade activities including settlement, clearing, collateral management, and securities lending. Duties and responsibilities You will:--

• Take ownership of the teams' oversight responsibilities covering Trade Management (OTC, ETD, Securities, Money Market, FX and Secured Loans), Collateral and Margin Management (Bilateral and Cleared) and our outsourced Securities Lending program.
• Provide oversight of service provider quality and performance by monitoring KPIs, metrics and regularly reviewing the SLA with adherence to contractual policies, procedures and controls
• Evaluate New Markets, New Instruments, New Investments and any Non Standard, complex requests in line with Operations Governance procedure, liaise internally and partner with service provider to provide solutions and implement necessary operational enhancements.
• Identify, establish, and implement best practices in regards to trade operations
• Create, document, maintain, challenge and recommend improvements to process flows
• Participate in business and technology enhancement initiatives
• Ensure appropriate operational controls in order to manage and mitigate risk
• Build and foster relationships with internal partners and external service provider
• Work closely with other business areas to ensure involvement and understanding of new business and regulatory developments
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of start of day IBOR
• Carry out additional duties as assigned. Supervisory responsibilities
  • No Technical skills and qualifications
    • Analytical and problem solving skills
    • Strong communication skills: Presentation skills, written communication and ability to summarize client meetings and/or other client interactions to various levels in the organization.--
    • 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.--
    • Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow through skills.--
    • Ability to work independently, to gather information, makes decisions and drive results.--
    • Proactive, self-starting individual with high levels of ownership.--
    • Highly motivated with enthusiasm to learn the business and the clients we support.
    • Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to build the trust and confidence in capabilities, ability to work well with others internally to accomplish client objectives.--
    • Ability to drive discussions with multiple groups across different business units including traders, operations, controllers and technology to create business requirements specifications.--
    • Must be a team player, hardworking, resourceful and eager to learn.
    • Highly flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
    • Able to operate across geographies and time zones to deliver results in a truly global organization
    • Minimum 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in middle office operations In addition to putting clients first, acting like an owner, and succeeding as a team, the competencies for this role include:
      • Knowledge of financial services, asset management, and investment operations Solid understanding of trade lifecycle across all major asset classes (fixed income, alternatives, equities, money markets) from order execution management, allocations, confirmation, pre-settlement and failed trade management
      • Experience with relationship management preferred Ongoing competence in the role to be assessed, in line with applicable regulatory requirements, by:
        • Completion of all assigned compliance training Compliance requirements At a minimum the role will require you to:
          • Place the interest of Janus Henderson's Clients first, act in accordance with TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) principles
          • Understand and follow laws and regulations applicable for your role, seeking the help of your supervising manager or Compliance if additional guidance is required
          • Understand and abide by all Janus Henderson policies applicable to your role, and seek support/guidance of the policy owner guidance when required
          • You are ultimately accountable for your actions and responsible for seeking further information on any or all of the above as necessary. Compensation Information The base salary range for this position is $57,000 - $67,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. 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. 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.-- Janus Henderson 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. All applications are subject to background checks.

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