Senior Trade Operations Specialist

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!

Act as a senior subject matter expert within EMEA Trade Operations, supporting the accurate and timely execution of trade lifecycle processes across multiple asset classes and products. The role covers Trade Affimation & Capture, Settlement & Cashflows, Collateral & Margin, Complex Securities & Derivatives, OTC Operations, Listed Trade Operations, Listed Derivatives & ETD Operations, and Loans Operations. The Senior Specialist will provide technical expertise, resolve complex operational issues, strengthen controls, and support process and system improvements.

The role will work closely with investment teams, brokers, custodians, service providers, and technology partners.

• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to Trade Operations colleagues, sharing expertise and helping to resolve complex or non-standard matters.
• Perform and support end-to-end trade lifecycle activities, including trade affirmation & capture, settlement & cashflows, collateral management, margin processes, and support for listed and OTC derivatives and loans operations.
• Assess new markets, instruments, investments, and non-standard or complex requests in line with the Operations Governance procedure, working with internal stakeholders and service providers to develop practical operational solutions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of consistent standards and best practices across Trade Operations.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of trade-related activities, maintaining high standards of data integrity and operational control.
• Partner with Trade Operations management and colleagues to improve the operating model, enhance controls, and support strategic initiatives.
• Work with portfolio management, technology, compliance, legal, and risk teams to develop and implement robust procedures and controls.
• Support operational projects, including requirements definition, testing, implementation, and the embedding of new processes and system enhancements.
• Support compliance with internal policies and external regulations, providing subject matter expertise for audits, regulatory reviews, and control assessments when required.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act as a senior escalation point for complex operational issues.
• Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and process documentation, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to support evolving business needs when required.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
• 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
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch…