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 would 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 and actions and 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