Trade Operations Analyst

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
Support the accurate and timely processing of the full trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes. The role focuses on day‑to‑day operational execution, issue resolution, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure trades are processed in line with operational controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
The Trade Operations Analyst contributes across Trade Affirmation & Capture, Settlement & Cashflows, and Listed Trade Operations, with opportunities to gain exposure to more complex products and operational initiatives over time.
Trade Lifecycle Processing
Perform trade affirmation and capture activities, ensuring trades are accurately reflected in internal systems
Support settlement and cashflow processing, ensuring timely and accurate completion across asset classes
Monitor daily trade flows and follow established procedures to ensure smooth end‑to‑end processing
Issue Resolution & Controls
Investigate and resolve trade breaks, mismatches, settlement issues, and cash discrepancies in a timely manner
Escalate complex or high‑risk issues in line with defined procedures
Maintain strong attention to data quality, reconciliations, and operational controls
Stakeholder Interaction
Liaise with traders, brokers, custodians, and internal teams to support efficient trade processing
Respond to internal and external queries professionally and within agreed service levels
Build effective working relationships within Operations, and Front Office, Technology, and external counterparties
Operational Excellence
Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to the documentation and maintenance of operational procedures
Identify process inefficiencies or recurring issues and raise improvement ideas to senior team members
Change & Development
Support operational projects, system enhancements, and process improvements as required
Participate in testing activities related to new systems, products, or process changes
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the broader Trade Operations function
Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm