Head of Risk and Performance

1 month 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 managers ensuring 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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