Job Description

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!

The department

Janus Henderson operates an outsourced model in partnership with our Third-Party Administrators (TPA). The primary focus of the Operations team is the oversight and management of the TPAs as well as supporting internal clients (for example the Distribution and Investment teams). Operations also support numerous projects and operational changes to maintain best practice operational processes.

Overview of the role

The main purpose of the role is to support JHI business and to facilitate further growth by ensuring that the Third Party Administrators (TPAs) provide a high-quality fund accounting service specifically focusing on the NAV and price production functions. This includes supporting the Product Change team on the transitions pipeline of Product change including but not limited to launches, closures, large client transitions

Whilst fund accounting has been outsourced, the Fund Valuations team retains responsibility for these services along with the accuracy and timeliness of the fund NAV and price information to internal and external clients.

The fund range comprises of hedge, retail and Investment Trust products which are domiciled globally, including UK, Ireland, Luxembourg and Cayman.

Duties and responsibilities

You will:

• Support the business by overseeing and controlling the fund services and data delivered by TPAs and suppliers, principally overseeing the following for timeliness and accuracy
• NAV / price production
• Price publication / distribution
• Fund Accounting data for publication
• Other fund return validation
• Assist Transitions with RFPs/ DDQs and in implementing Fund launches /changes ensuring error free service from TPAs.
• Maintain the elements of the TPA due diligence matrix relating to the Fund Accounting, NAV and price production process
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the TPAs and Vendors to ensure delivery to the SLA.
• Develop and maintain internal relationships with Distribution, Client Services and Product so that Fund Valuations is first point of contact for all enquiries.
• Validate exceptions highlighted by the NAV oversight model and drive internal and external changes to improve the processes and the resulting service for the funds.
• Investigate and resolve issues identified in the oversight model ensuring appropriate preventative controls are implemented
• Oversee Periodic Fund Accounting data delivery (for example month end data, Total Expense Ratios, Month end NAVs, Turnover and Yields)
• Review the processes, procedures, and controls around the operational management of the Funds and assist in developing a best practice operational model
• Ensure the share class hedging operating on the hedged classes is effective
• Oversee the performance fee calculations administered by the TPAs
• Ensure single pricing policies are administered in line with fund documents and TCF principles
• Ensure Fair Value Pricing is administered in line with fund documents and TCF principles
• Administer the NAV error remediation process
• Produce periodic Management Information on behalf of the team
• Work on allocated projects to ensure administrative (not oversight) tasks are outsourced or automated.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned

Technical skills and qualifications

• Strong background and experience in operations, fund accounting and fund administration
• Good knowledge of ETD and OTC derivative instruments as well as other asset classes e.g. Equities, Fixed Interest, and FX
• Strong background in controls and problem solving

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.

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