Derivative Documentation Manager

Why work for us

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job its about investingin 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 the EMEA team responsible fo the end-to-end Counterparty Integration and Onboarding process ensuring seamless connectivity and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Documentation negotiation: Lead and manage the negotiation and administration of various derivatives-related legal documents. This includes ISDA Master Agreements Credit Support Annexes (CSAs) netting opinions and other trading and collateral agreements with institutional clients.
• Workflow management: Drive the doucmentation pipeline and workflows coordinating with legal compliance and credit risk departments to ensure the timely execution of agreements.
• Regulatory compliance: Stay current with local and global regulatory changes (e.g. EMIR Dodd-Frank MiFID II) affecting derivatives documentation. Ensure all agreements and processes adhere to the latest regulatory requirements.
• Client and counterparty communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for external counterparties and clientsregardingdocumentation negotiations. Manage client expectations andfacilitatecommunication to resolve complex legal or operational issues.
• Internal stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with trading desks and investment teams to understand specific product requirements and advise on appropriate documentation and legal structuring.
• Process improvement and data management:Identifyand implement improvements to negotiation and documentation processes to drive efficiency and reduce time to market. Oversee theaccuratecapture and storage of agreement data in documentation management systems.
• Risk mitigation: Review andanalyzelegal documentation to assess counterparty capacity and authority ensuring proper risk mitigation techniques are reflected in collateral arrangements.
• 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
• 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
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Demonstrated experience in a derivatives documentation or legal role within the asset management or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives documentation including key regulations like EMIR and Dodd-Frank.
• Excellent negotiation drafting and analytical skills with a strong focus on legal precision.
• Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly regulated environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships with legal counterparts and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with documentation management systems and related technology.

Nice to have skills

• A legal degree or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Yes

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• 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 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

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Annual Bonus Opportunity:Position may be 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 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.

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.