Investment Operations Data Analyst Melbourne

Janus Henderson; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Volunteer time

Professional development support

Parental leave benefits

Headspace subscription

ClassPass membership

Networking events

Zusammenfassung

Janus Henderson Group is seeking an Investment Operations Data Analyst in Melbourne to own day-to-day investment data operations, security master data, and regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with the Investment Desk, Middle Office and other stakeholders to resolve time-sensitive data queries and drive data quality across front-to-back processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of Australian regulation, ASIC reporting and data governance, with responsibilities spanning governance,

Qualifikationen

• Experience in investment management operations, middle office, fund operations, data operations, compliance operations or regulatory reporting within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of security master and reference data, including data flows across front-to-back investment processes.
• Experience designing and operating data quality and reporting controls, reconciliations, governance and incident remediation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian investment management regulation and reporting, including ASIC obligations.
• Experience with time-critical regulatory submissions and derivative reporting.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operating processes and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Project delivery capability across regulatory change and data migration.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to data integrity.
• Proven stakeholder and service-provider management across functions.
• Clear written and verbal communication as a subject matter expert.

Aufgaben

• Own day-to-day investment data operations for security setup and master data across investment, risk and operational processes.
• Act as the on-the-ground point of contact for the Investment Desk, Middle Office and stakeholders, resolving time-sensitive data queries.
• Design and operate data quality controls, reconciliations, exceptions and governance across data domains.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on master data and reporting issues and drive improvements to reduce risk.
• Own the end-to-end Australian regulatory reporting framework and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Lead ASIC derivative transaction reporting under RG 251, including oversight of related reporting.
• Coordinate RG 97 reporting for Australian funds and client requests, including data collection and validation.
• Own ASIC threshold and substantial holding reporting, short selling reporting and related controls.
• Collaborate with Client Reporting on APRA-related investment reporting to Australian clients.
• Define data and reporting requirements for new funds and service providers, ensuring go-live readiness.
• Represent Investment Data Operations in global programs for re-platforming and data migration.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate into practical requirements and priorities.
• Partner with Operations, Investments, Compliance, Legal, Product, Technology, and external providers.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and drive automation and resilience.
• Provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders on obligations, data quality, incidents and project status.

Kenntnisse

Investment operations

Data quality controls

Regulatory reporting

ASIC reporting

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Regulatory knowledge Australia

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Aladdin Security Master

Jobbeschreibung

Investment Operations Data Analyst Melbourne

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

• Own day-to-day investment data operations for security setup and security master data, ensuring accurate, timely and controlled onboarding, maintenance and downstream distribution across investment, risk and operational processes.
• Act as the on-the-ground point of contact for the Investment Desk, Middle Office and other stakeholders, responding to time-sensitive data queries, investigating exceptions and coordinating resolution with internal teams, vendors and service providers.
• Design and operate data quality controls, reconciliations, exception management and governance processes across security, issuer, broker, counterparty and reference data.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on master data and reporting issues, implement corrective actions and drive sustainable improvements that reduce operational and regulatory risk.
• Own the end-to-end Australian regulatory reporting framework, calendar, procedures, controls, evidence and issue escalation, ensuring reporting is accurate and delivered within required timeframes.
• Lead ASIC derivative transaction reporting under RG 251, including oversight of transaction, valuation, margin and collateral reporting, exception investigation and remediation coordination.
• Coordinate RG 97 transaction fees and costs reporting for Australian funds, mandates and relevant client requests, including data collection, validation, review, approval support and delivery.
• Own ASIC threshold and substantial holding reporting, together with Australian short selling and short position reporting, including position monitoring, aggregation, assessment, submission oversight and supporting control evidence.
• Collaborate with the Client Reporting team on APRA-related investment reporting supplied to Australian clients and data repositories, including asset allocation, investment governance, country exposure and counterparty credit risk reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert for new funds, mandates, products, custodians, administrators and service providers, defining data and reporting requirements, establishing controlled data flows, completing testing and confirming operational readiness before go-live.
• Represent Investment Data Operations and Australian Regulatory Reporting in the global investment and middle office re-platforming program, contributing to target-state design, implementation, data migration, testing, parallel run, implementation and post-go-live stabilisation.
• Monitor relevant industry and regulatory developments, assess operational and data impacts, translate change into practical requirements and communicate emerging obligations, risks and priorities to stakeholders.
• Partner with Operations, Investments, Compliance, Legal, Product, Technology, clients and external providers, providing clear guidance, challenging constructively and escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintain robust policies, procedures, data lineage, control evidence and audit-ready documentation, and contribute to automation, process improvement and operational resilience.
• Provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders on obligations, data quality, incidents, remediation, project status, capacity and emerging developments.
• Your role may require interaction with JHI offices, employees and third parties in different time zones, including the UK, USA and Asia, occasionally outside core business hours.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• 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
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and wellbeing benefits
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

• Experience in investment management operations, middle office, fund operations, data operations, compliance operations or regulatory reporting within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of security master and reference data, including security setup, issuer, broker, counterparty and investment data flows across front-to-back investment processes.
• Experience designing and operating data quality and reporting controls, reconciliations, exception management, governance, audit evidence and incident remediation.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian investment management regulation and reporting, including ASIC reporting obligations and regulatory control expectations.
• Sound understanding of investment products, funds, institutional mandates, derivatives, custody and administration, with the ability to connect product and transaction data to regulatory outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience with time-critical regulatory submissions, position-based disclosures, derivative reporting, short selling or comparable operational reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex data and regulatory requirements, translate them into practical operating processes and communicate judgements clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project delivery capability across regulatory change, operating model change, technology implementation, data migration, testing, onboarding or controlled automation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with close attention to data integrity, accuracy, deadlines and operational risk.
• Proven stakeholder and service-provider management skills across Operations, Investments, Compliance, Legal, Product, Technology, clients and vendors.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to act as a subject matter expert, challenge constructively, exceed and drive outcomes collaboratively.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.

Nice to have skills

• Experience with Aladdin Security Master or broader Aladdin investment operations capabilities.
• Experience with RG 251, RG 97, ASIC substantial holding or threshold reporting, and Australian short selling reporting.
• Knowledge of APRA-related investment reporting requirements and reporting provided to superannuation or insurance clients.
• Experience with custodian data, DTCC repositories, regulatory reporting platforms and service providers.
• Experience improving spreadsheet-based or end-user-developed data and reporting processes through controlled automation and stronger data governance.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, law, economics, accounting, data, technology or a related discipline.

Supervisory responsibilities

No

Potential for growth

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.