Associate Analyst - Quantitative Solutions

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 The Associate Analyst will support the Quant Solutions franchise by partnering closely with Portfolio Managers and senior investment professionals in the design, analysis, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of quantitative investment strategies and solutions. Quantitative Research & Strategy Development Support Portfolio Managers in the research, development, and refinement of quantitative investment strategies, including factor‑based, systematic, and hybrid approaches. Conduct empirical research, statistical analysis, and back‑testing to evaluate investment signals, portfolio construction techniques, and risk frameworks. Assist in the development of new quantitative solutions aligned to client objectives, benchmarks, and risk constraints. Implementation & Portfolio Support Support Portfolio Managers in the implementation of quantitative strategies into live portfolios, including signal translation, portfolio construction, and rebalancing processes. Monitor portfolio performance, factor exposures, and risk characteristics; analyze drivers of returns and deviations from expectations. Help ensure strategies are implemented consistently, accurately, and in line with stated investment philosophies. Data, Tools & Analytics Work with large financial datasets to support research and production processes, including data validation and maintenance. Develop and maintain tools, models, and dashboards to support ongoing investment decision‑making and strategy monitoring. Collaborate with technology, data, and operations teams to improve automation, robustness, and scalability of quant processes. Collaboration & Communication Prepare clear, concise research outputs and materials for internal investment discussions and reviews. Contribute to client‑facing materials, presentations, and written content in partnership with Portfolio Managers and Distribution teams, as required. Work closely with colleagues across Quant, Research, Risk, Trading, and Product to support an integrated investment platform. What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations. Generous Holiday policies. 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. Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge. Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours. Must have skills Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or Physics. Master’s degree in Financial Engineering or a related discipline, or 1–3 years of relevant professional experience. Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial markets, and portfolio construction concepts. Programming experience in SQL/Python; familiarity with libraries used for data analysis, statistics and financial modeling. Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. High attention to detail, strong intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Pragmatic mindset with ability to balance academic rigour and real‑world investment application. Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high‑quality, investment‑relevant insights. Nice to have skills Masters or Doctoral degree in a quantitative or analytical field e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering. Exposure to systematic strategies, factor investing, risk models, or performance attribution. Progress toward or completion of professional qualifications such as CFA, or advanced quantitative certifications. Investment areas Has responsibility for supporting portfolios that are covered by the Quant Solutions team. Supervisory responsibilities No Potential for growth Mentoring. Leadership development programs. Regular training. Career development services. Continuing education courses. Compensation information The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through until April 30, 2026. 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 ( Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Regulatory and Ethical Requirements 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFA Institute