Career Opportunities: Global Head of Investment Risk (30233)

Requisition ID 30233 - Posted - London - Janus Henderson

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

You will be responsible for overseeing the investment risk management framework across the firm's asset management business. The successful candidate will lead the global risk team, develop robust risk management processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing the risk-adjusted performance of portfolios. This is a senior role reporting to the COO of Investments.

You will:

• Lead a team of investment risk professionals across all asset classes located in the US, UK and Singapore.
• Oversee the firm's investment risk management function across all asset classes
• Work in partnership with IT to enhance the operating model of proprietary and vendor solutions
• Support the Individual Asset Class Investment Risk leads to deliver independent oversight and challenge to portfolio managersensuring that risk is taken appropriately and within established limits
• Provide oversight and support to the development and maintenance of quantitative risk models to measure portfolio risks, such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis
• Ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of risk policies and limits across the business
• Present risk insights and reports to senior management, boards, and investment committees
• Lead and work closely with the performance analytics team to leverage advanced analytics to assess risks and produce detailed performance reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with portfolio management, research, and compliance teams to integrate risk management into the investment process
• Oversee regulatory reporting requirements related to investment risk and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Monitor and evaluate market trends, geopolitical developments, and other macroeconomic factors that may impact the firm's portfolios
• Lead and mentor the risk management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• 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
• 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

• Significant experience in investment risk management, within an asset management or investment firm across different geographies
• Strong expertise across various asset classes, including equity, fixed income, and multi-asset
• Advanced knowledge of risk models, tools, and methodologies (e.g. VaR stress testing, and scenario analysis)
• A solid understanding of the regulatory landscape
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Experience conducting comprehensive M&A due diligence and ensuring smooth post-deal implementation
• A demonstrable track record of developing, maintaining and enhancing investment performance reporting processes and analytics, through partnership or experience
• Proven experience successfully leading global teams, managing projects, and implementing change
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels, including the Board
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Nice to have skills

• Master's or CFA/FRM designation preferred
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar tools

Investment areas

• Has responsibility for seed hedging program.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Yes

Potential for growth

• Regular training
• Continuing education courses

For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)

• Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
• Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering

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 we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're 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

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.