Research Associate - Early Careers Program 2027

Why work for us?

At Janus Henderson, a career is more than a job—it’s about investing in a brighter future together. Our mission is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We protect and grow our core business, amplify our strengths, and diversify where we have the right to win.

Our values drive 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.

About the role

Janus Henderson manages over $480 billion in AUM across 26 offices globally. With more than 350 investment professionals, our Investment Management department spans equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives. Our investment teams blend insight, originality, and precision with rigorous analysis, structured processes, and robust risk management to deliver market-leading, risk-adjusted returns.

You will complete a two-year immersion within our Equity Research Team, commencing in Summer 2027. The program is designed to provide exposure to our sector teams within the equities department, offering the opportunity to learn how companies and capital markets drive the economy.

• Learn the fundamentals of equity research, including quantitative financial analysis and qualitative due diligence, while working alongside industry-leading professionals.
• Training provided as a combination of ‘on-the-job’ and formal learning, developing both soft skills (e.g., presentation skills) and technical skills (e.g., modeling, Bloomberg).
• Exposure to a variety of company management teams and general investment team meetings.
• Immediately contribute to our investment process and be a valued member of the investment team.
• Research Associates who excel in the role will be considered for promotion to Associate Analyst upon completion of the program.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• Generous holiday policies.
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to Wellhub.
• 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.
• Unique employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
• Complimentary beverages, snacks, and all-employee Happy Hours.

Requirements

Must have skills:

• Strong interest in financial markets, business, and current affairs.
• Passionate about providing excellent client service.
• An analytical and curious mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Desire to work and succeed within a collaborative team.
• Highly numerate with great attention to detail.
• Open-minded, curious, and willing to ask questions.
• December 2026 or May/June 2027 Bachelor’s degree candidates in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, STEM, or Liberal Arts.

Nice to have skills:

• Previous finance-related internship/experience preferred.
• MS Excel experience.

Potential for growth

• Mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Regular training and career development services.
• Continuing education courses.

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

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. This range is estimated for this role; actual pay may differ. The position may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool, funded based on company profits and determined by company, department, team, and individual performance.