Fund Accounting Senior Specialist

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 woud love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Lead on behalf of the team and provide valuation, NAV and fund accounting subject matter expertise on the product change pipeline for UK OEICs, Luxembourg SICAVs, Irish UCITS, Investment Trusts and Hedge Funds, including:
• Fund launches and closures
• Fund mergers and restructures
• In-specie transfers
• Large client transitions
• Complex client product solutions
• Co-ordinate Fund Operations product change activities to ensure an aligned approach.
• Understanding of balance sheet and profit and loss account.
• For regulatory change, perform analysis of requirements and the impact on the team, working with internal teams including Product and Compliance and the TPAs.
• Co-ordinate the large redemptions process to ensure fair treatment of investors, both the redeeming and remaining investors. This includes liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure awareness of large redemptions and coordination of the large redemptions working group to determine the appropriate liquidity management tools for each event.
• Assist with the application of the Swing Pricing Policy, including regular analysis to ensure the effectiveness of the Policy.
• Assist with complex NAV issues and the resolution of queries and issues raised by internal & external parties.
• Test and implement performance fee models as required.
• 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
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• 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
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Extensive Fund Accounting and NAV experience, including the various mechanisms in operation, for example, swing pricing, fair value and performance fees.
• Ability to work independently
• Takes responsibility for tasks, actions;
• Applies sound judgement;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish good working relationships with Stakeholders.
• Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Enthusiastic, approachable and able to work well across team
• Good working knowledge of Excel

Nice to have skills

• Industry qualification e.g. IAQ, IMC, CFA
• Experience of role overseeing third party provider

Potential for growth

• 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.