Research Associate - Early Careers Program 2027

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Division: US Equity

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!

Your opportunity

Janus Henderson manages over $480

Bil in AUM across 26 offices globally. With more than 350 investment professionals, our Investment Management department has some of the industry's most talented and innovative thinkers, spanning equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives. Our investment teams blend insight, originality, and precision, with rigorous analysis, structured processes, and robust risk management. They seek to be at the forefront of anticipating and adapting to change to deliver market-leading, risk-adjusted returns.

You will complete a two-year immersion within our equity research team commencing in Summer 2027. The program is designed to provide you with:

• Exposure to our sector teams within the equities department with the opportunity to learn how companies and capital markets drive the economy
• The opportunity to learn the fundamentals of equity research, including quantitative financial analysis and qualitative due diligence, while working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry
• Training provided as a combination of ‘on-the-job’ and formal learning. Both soft skills (e.g. presentation skills) and technical skills (e.g. modeling, Bloomberg) will be developed
• Exposure to a variety of company management teams and general investment team meetings
• The ability to immediately contribute our investment process and be a valued member of the investment team

Research Associates who excel in the role will be considered for promotion to Associate Analyst upon completion of the program.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• 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
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Strong interest in financial markets, business, and current affairs
• Passionate about providing excellent client service
• An analytical and curious mindset
• Desire to work and succeed within a collaborative team
• Highly numerate with great attention to detail
• Open minded / curious and willing to ask questions
• December 2026 or May/June 2027 Bachelor’s degree candidates in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, STEM, or Liberal Arts

Nice to have skills

• Previous finance-related internship/experience preferred
• MS Excel experience

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Regular training
• Continuing education courses

For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)

• Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
• Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

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