Operations & Distribution Oversight Analyst

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
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability in making relevant processes smooth and client focused.
- Support the Distribution oversight process including the relationship with the appointed third-party vendor that assists with the activity.
- Support operations oversight activities including in relation to third-party administrators.
- Involvement in the assessment and due diligence process for distributors and intermediaries, liaising with other teams as appropriate.
- Support the preparation of necessary papers in relation to higher risk distributors / intermediaries for approval by senior management.
- Subjective assessment of KYC/KYD files (completeness of documentation on file, analysis of the documentation).
- Answering day to day KYD/Distribution oversight issues and queries.
- Assisting with Due Diligence calls to obtain required information and to explain the regulatory obligations as well as facilitate client onboarding.
- Providing support to the team in relation to distribution oversight activities, approval of sub-distributors appointments, review of KPIs, etc.
- Provide support for the preparation of reports for the Conducting Officers and relevant Boards in relation to distribution and operation oversight.
- Provide support with distribution and operations oversight related projects.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments and business changes.

What to expect when you join our firm
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits
- 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
- All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
- Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills
- Good working knowledge of investment funds and products, ideally with a previous exposure to AML/KYC requirements or to a UCITS TA or distribution oversight environment
- Good understanding of the regulatory framework governing Luxembourg funds and Management Companies, including relevant CSSF Circulars
- Knowledge of key legislation required for effective distribution oversight and AML compliance
- Good IT skills, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluent written and spoken English required; other European languages an advantage

Nice to have skills
- Committed team player with a collaborative approach
- Ability to work closely and add value within teams at both local and Group level
- Good business awareness and ability to offer advice and provide solutions within the business context
- Good communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally and manage stakeholders
- Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter with a “can do” attitude

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.

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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).