Senior Business Analyst - Operations Change Management

Career Opportunities: Senior Business Analyst - Operations Change Management (30490)

Requisition ID 30490 - Posted - London - Janus Henderson

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

To join the Change Management Team, leading change initiatives on behalf of Global Operations. This role will support Global Operations to deliver large and complex transformational change initiatives. The role holder will work within an Operations Change Team and have a pivotal part in analyzing, structuring, and executing M&A transactions.

Duties Include:

• Define, develop, and maintain appropriate plans for Operations initiated by change events and/or M&A.
• Control the intake, prioritization, and allocation of support requests/activities; managing any dependencies to ensure Operations meet committed deliverables and timelines.
• Adhere to the change and transformation M&A project lifecycle, including maintenance of plans, briefs, risks and issues, dependency tracking, and other relevant reporting artifacts.
• Create and maintain structure, including roles and responsibilities and governance.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across Global Operations and the wider business; present progress, highlight issues, challenge, and drive decisions – ensure relevant content is brought to the groups for discussion.
• Ensure any resources, including external vendors, are managed and resourced to deliver successfully.
• Ensure seamless business integration and drive strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and growth.
• Represent and act as a bridge between senior leadership, finance, legal, and operational teams to align business objectives with M&A activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

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
• 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
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have:

• Experience within Global Operations
• Proven experience in business analysis, strategy, or M&A Operations within Asset Management, Asset Servicers, Advisory/Consultancy firms, or other Financial Corporate environments.
• Strong analytical capabilities, a strategic mindset, and experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Robust and proven track record as a Senior Business Analyst.
• Strong leader, equally comfortable facing off to Working and Steering Groups, challenging stakeholders, directing, and motivating across teams.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Teams, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Aligned Project Certifications
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• A rolled-up sleeve positive and delivery-focused approach.
• Experience in delivering projects in Financial Services.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience within Asset Management would be highly desirable.
• Direct experience with M&A Operations with a focus on Implementation/integration activity.

Potential for growth:

• Regular training
• 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 to 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.

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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.