Fixed Income Trader

Why work for us

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job its 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

• Complete trades on behalf of fund managers adhering to Best Execution principles
• Utilize technology platforms effectively to operate at a high level of value add to the investment process while ensuring and evidencing best execution of trades
• Suggest strategies and provide guidance to portfolio managers throughout the investment and trading process including providing market commentary and information
• Liaise with brokers and counterparties to gain market information
• Explore and advocate technology solutions to trading operations and portfolio management
• Carry out additional duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• 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
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Previous Trading experience in Fixed Income instruments specifically within securitized finance with a focus on TBAs and agency and non-agency specified pools. Experience in asset backed securities commercial mortgage-backed securities home equity loans collateralized loan obligations and private loans strongly desired.
• Bachelors Degree required preferably in business finance or economics
• Minimum of five years trading experience required
• CFA or post graduate degree or progress toward completion preferred
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms including execution platforms
• Knowledge of Charles Rivers or other trade booking systems
• Knowledge of Intex Solutions Yield Book and other applications applicable to role
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and risk accordingly
• Strong communication interpersonal and customer service skills

• Independent judgement with strong analytical and risk assessment skills

• Ability to build key internal relationships with Fund Managers and external relationships with brokers
• Comprehensive knowledge of securities and markets trading characteristics and approaches and factors influencing price trends as well as a willingness to learn and adapt to new trading strategies and investment products

Nice to have skills

• Programming skills (C# Python VBA) strongly preferred
• Derivatives and FX experience including swaps futures and forwards strongly desired
• Experience in trading corporate debt US Treasuries/Agencies and other sovereigns/quasi-governments desired but not required

Investment areas

Has responsibility for supporting portfolios within Fixed Income

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

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

Compensation information US ONLY

The base salary range for this position is $160000-$180000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please dont be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

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 were committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Dont worry if you dont think you tick every box we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we cant accommodate every flexible working request were 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 .

Annual Bonus Opportunity:Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company department team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation pension/retirement plans and various health wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career pagehere.

Janus Henderson Investors 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.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employees job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our 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.

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.