Research Associate - Investment Graduate Programme

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.

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!

Janus Henderson manages over $500

Bil in AUM across 27 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 investment team commencing in Summer 2027. The programme is designed to provide you with:

• Exposure to our various strategies and teams within the equities department with the opportunity to learn how companies and capital markets drive the global 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. modelling, Bloomberg) will be developed
• Relevant professional qualifications – full sponsorship for you to complete the CFA and granting you study leaves to prepare for the exams
• Exposure to a variety of company management teams and general investment team meetings
• The ability to immediately contribute our investment process working alongside experienced analysts and portfolio managers and be a valued member of the investment team

Research Associates who excel in the role will be considered for a permanent position and promotion to Associate Analyst upon completion of the programme.

• 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 allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

• You must have graduated from an Undergraduate or Masters degree in 2026 or be graduating in 2027 and be available to start full time work from September 2027
• A long-term interest in investing, financial markets and business
• Passionate about providing excellent client service
• Intellectual curiosity and strong analytical reasoning
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to work and succeed within a collaborative team
• Highly numerate with great attention to detail
• Open minded / curious and willing to ask questions

• Previous finance-related internship/experience preferred
• MS Excel experience
• Python, Power BI, AI

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