Operations Change - Junior Business Analyst (12mths FTC)

Operations Change - Junior Business Analyst (12mths FTC)

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!

Kindly note this is a 12 months fixed term contract, maternity cover.

Your opportunity

To join the Operations Change Management function, leading global change initiatives on behalf of Global Operations.

Duties Include:

1. Support the development and implementation of change initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
2. Support functional and service gap analysis working with business SMEs as required.
3. Monitor and report on the progress of change initiatives.
4. Support Target Operating Model design across Global Operations functions ensuring engagement and sign off from functional owners.
5. Work with the relevant business SMEs to support the identification and implementation of controls and enhancements to mitigate risk in manual or critical processes.
6. Support project delivery ensuring risks and issues are logged, tracked and where required escalated to ensure solutions and defects are prioritized and addressed.
7. Support testing activities ensuring training is provided to end users, support SMEs with test script creation including success criteria, resource planning and coordinate overall test status on behalf of Global Operations with program.
8. Support, document and maintain operational artefacts throughout the project lifespan including project plan, status updates, business requirement documentation, business process flows and operating model documentation.
9. Assist the business to identify any procedural, RCSA or control attestations that require updates including making recommendations.
10. Support the Global Operations Business Manager on strategic and ad-hoc work as required.
11. Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm:

1. Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
2. Generous Holiday policies.
3. Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass.
4. Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community.
5. Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more.
6. All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
7. Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
8. Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app.
9. All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities.
10. Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen.

Must have skills:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong Microsoft Skills, including Visio, PowerPoint & Excel.
3. Previous finance experience.
4. Analytical, structured, and logical in approach.
5. Attention to detail and a delivery focused mindset.
6. Organized & collaborative.

Nice to have skills:

1. Wider experience of Global Operations functions would be advantageous.
2. Previous experience within Asset Management would be highly desirable.

Supervisory responsibilities:

1. No

Potential for growth:

1. Mentoring.
2. Leadership development programs.
3. Regular training.
4. Career development services.
5. 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.

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.