Listed Trade Operations Analyst

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investingin 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

The Listed Trade Operations Analyst supports the accurate and timely processing of exchange-traded securities across global markets, ensuring trades are executed, confirmed, settled, and reconciled in line with internal controls, market rules, and regulatory requirements.

The role is focused on listed products such as equities, ETFs, listed derivatives, and related cash flows, with responsibility across the post-trade lifecycle including trade capture, settlement, exception management, and stakeholder coordination. This position offers exposure to high-volume listed trade flows, market infrastructures, and opportunities to contribute to operational enhancement initiatives over time.

Listed Trade Lifecycle Processing

• Perform trade capture, affirmation, and verification for exchange-traded instruments, ensuring accurate booking in internal systems
• Support settlement and associated cash movements across global markets, currencies, and custodians
• Monitor daily listed trade activity, ensuring timely completion in line with market deadlines and operational procedures

Exception Management & Controls

• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, settlement fails, mismatches, and cash discrepancies related to listed products
• Liaise with brokers, exchanges, custodians, and internal teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Escalate complex or high-risk issues in accordance with defined escalation and risk management procedures
• Maintain strong discipline around reconciliations, data accuracy, and operational controls

Stakeholder & Market Interaction

• Act as a key operational contact for Front Office, Custody, Middle Office, Technology, and external counterparties
• Respond to internal and external queries related to listed trades in a professional and timely manner
• Build effective working relationships across Operations and broader business functions

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and market requirements
• Contribute to the documentation, maintenance, and enhancement of standard operating procedures
• Identify recurring issues or inefficiencies within listed trade processes and propose improvement opportunities

Change & Continuous Development

• Support operational initiatives, system enhancements, and process improvement projects affecting listed products
• Participate in testing and implementation activities for new markets, exchanges, products, or system changes
• Perform additional duties as required to support the broader Listed Trade Operations function

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance Cover
• 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
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Annual SZÉP Card allowance

Must have skills

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of data quality and operational accuracy.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments, trade lifecycle, and middle office processes (or the ability to learn quickly).
• Ability to follow established procedures while identifying areas where controls can be strengthened.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and propose practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across operations, technology, compliance, and other internal teams.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
• The intellectual curiosity to identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Nice to have skills

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business, promoting trust and collaboration.
• Approachable and Open-Minded: Known for being approachable and open-minded, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, brokers, and custodians to resolve any operational issues.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

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 candidates 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 work 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 [email protected]

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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be 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 Investors is an equal opportunity 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.

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.