Associate

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!

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Your opportunity

As an Associate, you will play a lead role in analyzing specific companies for investment or creditworthiness, taking the lead in financial modeling, industry research and memo preparation to ensure high quality investment/credit decisions. The Associate will work with small deal teams of professionals that are responsible for screening, negotiating, performing due diligence, documenting and closing new investments/loans, as well as supporting post-acquisition portfolio management initiatives and monitoring.

You will:

• Screen new investment opportunities and early development of investment theses. Conduct industry research and analyze financial, operational and strategic information relating to the target/borrower
• Provide robust deliverables (investment memos, financial models, ad hoc analysis) based on rigorous assessment of all available information to ensure high quality decisions by senior team members
• Support senior members of the team in all stages of deal execution, including selection of and liaising with third party advisors, and all other aspects of due diligence, and closing
• Participate in portfolio management activities, including actively engaging with management on a variety of strategic, financial and operational initiatives, as well as preparing portfolio review quarterly and annual reports
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass and employee plus family Private Health Insurance paid in full
• 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
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other applicable fields
• 3+ years of prior work experience, preferably a private equity or private debt fund, or investment banking (sector groups such as consumer and retail, industrials, TMT, or product teams such as M&A, leveraged finance or financial sponsors coverage group)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with extensive financial modeling and analysis experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• High degree of initiative, motivation and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage time / multiple projects and work under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture

Nice to have skills

• MBA is advantageous but not essential

• Experience in global financial centers (New York, London) with a link to Middle East preferred
• Verbal and reading comprehension skills in Arabic preferred but not essential

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 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 working 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

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).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson 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. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action 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.