Head of Risk and Performance

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Janus Henderson U.S. Full time

Career Opportunities: Global Head of Investment Risk (30233) Requisition ID 30233 - Posted -  London -  Janus Henderson
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
You will be responsible for overseeing the investment risk management framework across the firm’s asset management business. The successful candidate will lead the global risk team, develop robust risk management processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing the risk-adjusted performance of portfolios. This is a senior role reporting to the COO of Investments.
Lead a team of investment risk professionals across all asset classes located in the US, UK and Singapore.
Oversee the firm’s investment risk management function across all asset classes
Support the Individual Asset Class Investment Risk leads to deliver independent oversight and challenge to portfolio managersensuring that risk is taken appropriately and within established limits
Provide oversight and support to the development and maintenance of quantitative risk models to measure portfolio risks, such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis
Ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of risk policies and limits across the business
Present risk insights and reports to senior management, boards, and investment committees
Lead and work closely with the performance analytics team to leverage advanced analytics to assess risks and produce detailed performance reports for both internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with portfolio management, research, and compliance teams to integrate risk management into the investment process
Oversee regulatory reporting requirements related to investment risk and ensure compliance with industry standards
Lead and mentor the risk management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
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
All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Significant experience in investment risk management, within an asset management or investment firm across different geographies
Strong expertise across various asset classes, including equity, fixed income, and multi-asset
Advanced knowledge of risk models, tools, and methodologies (e.g. VaR stress testing, and scenario analysis)
A solid understanding of the regulatory landscape
Experience conducting comprehensive M&A due diligence and ensuring smooth post-deal implementation
A demonstrable track record of developing, maintaining and enhancing investment performance reporting processes and analytics, through partnership or experience
Proven experience successfully leading global teams, managing projects, and implementing change
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
Master’s or CFA/FRM designation preferred
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar tools
Investment areas
~ Regular training
Continuing education courses
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

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.
We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. 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
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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. 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.

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