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Head of Equity Investment Risk

3 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Janus Henderson Full time

Welcome to Janus Henderson Investors We are on the lookout for a skilled Head of Equity Investment Risk or Senior Risk Manager focusing on Equities to join our vibrant Investment Risk team. This role plays a crucial part in identifying, evaluating, and minimizing investment risks effectively, all in the pursuit of delivering exceptional results to our clients. Sounds interesting, right? Here's what you'll be doing:

  • Use a variety of risk models and expert judgment based on market conditions to evaluate portfolio risks and collaborate with Portfolio Managers to enhance risk adjusted returns and manage downside risk
  • Create and analyze risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Senior Management, and other teams such as Marketing and Compliance
  • Address all aspects of investment risk, performance, and relevant metrics to ensure portfolios are managed in the best interest of clients
  • Collaborate with investment teams on risk budgeting, portfolio construction, and optimization strategies
  • Assist in implementing and developing quantitative solutions and external systems for analytics and risk management
  • Contribute to the establishment of infrastructure and processes for data dissemination through reporting, dashboards, and more
  • Improve the infrastructure supporting the creation of risk reports across various asset classes
  • Regularly liaise with the Technology team to prioritize development, ensuring consistency in approach and design across the Front Office
  • Present findings to clients and a range of fund and investment trust boards
  • Keep up to date with industry best practices, regulatory demands, and market changes to enhance the company's risk management framework
  • Oversee and guide Risk Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness throughout the organization
  • Fulfill any additional duties as assigned

Exciting, isn't it? Here are some perks you can look forward to when you join our team:

  • Hybrid working model and reasonable accommodations
  • Generous Holiday policies
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing benefits, including access to ClassPass
  • Paid volunteer time to engage with the community
  • Support for professional development courses, tuition reimbursement, and more
  • Inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
  • Various employee events, networking opportunities, and social activities
  • Lunch allowance for onsite canteen

Let's talk about the essential skills you should bring to the table:

  • Degree in relevant field like Quantitative Finance or Statistics
  • Extensive experience in investment risk management within asset management or financial services industry, specializing in equities
  • Profound knowledge of capital markets and derivatives instruments
  • Familiarity with risk models, analytics, and stress testing
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in team settings and influence at all organizational levels
  • Proficiency in tools like Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, UBS Delta, Cognity, Barra or similar systems
  • Understanding of data science applications

If you have the following additional skills, it would be a nice bonus:

  • Certification like CFA, FRM, or in-progress preferred
  • Proficiency in coding languages such as Python, MATLAB, SQL

When it comes to your role in investments:

  • Responsible for supporting portfolios within the Equities Asset Class

Expect some supervisory responsibilities:

  • Yes - managing two Risk Analysts

There's also room for growth with opportunities like:

  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development programs
  • Ongoing training
  • Career development services
  • Continuing education courses

As part of Janus Henderson Investors, we are dedicated to a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that diversity enhances outcomes, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you feel you'd be a good fit but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Reach out to us for any flexibility needs you may have, and if you require accommodations during our hiring process, just let us know. Interested? Apply now

Join Janus Henderson for an exciting career journey