Research Associate - Investment Graduate Programme 2027

Janus Henderson Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Volunteer time

Professional development support

Family leave

Networking events

Lunch allowance

Job summary

Janus Henderson Group invites high-potential graduates to join a structured graduate programme in London, designed to develop equity research capabilities alongside analysts and portfolio managers. You will learn quantitative and qualitative analysis, and contribute to the investment process from day one.

The programme offers full sponsorship to complete the CFA, tuition leaves for exam preparation, and a blend of on-the-job training with formal learning.

Qualifications

• Graduated or completing degree in 2026/2027 and able to start full-time in Sep 2027.
• Strong interest in investing, financial markets and business.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Numerate with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Long-term investing interest

Client service

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Numerate with attention to detail

Collaborative

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate or Masters degree (graduating 2026/2027)

Tools

MS Excel

Python

Power BI

AI

Job description

Why work for us?

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!

Your opportunity

Janus Henderson manages over $500Bil in AUM across 27 offices globally. With more than 350 investment professionals, our Investment Management department has some of the industry's most talented and innovative thinkers, spanning equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives. Our investment teams blend insight, originality, and precision, with rigorous analysis, structured processes, and robust risk management. They seek to be at the forefront of anticipating and adapting to change to deliver market-leading, risk-adjusted returns.

The programme is designed to provide you with:

• Exposure to our various strategies and teams within the equities department with the opportunity to learn how companies and capital markets drive the global economy
• The opportunity to learn the fundamentals of equity research, including quantitative financial analysis and qualitative due diligence, while working alongside some of the best professionals in the industry
• Training provided as a combination of 'on-the-job' and formal learning. Both soft skills (e.g. presentation skills) and technical skills (e.g. modelling, Bloomberg) will be developed
• Relevant professional qualifications - full sponsorship for you to complete the CFA and granting you study leaves to prepare for the exams
• Exposure to a variety of company management teams and general investment team meetings
• The ability to immediately contribute our investment process working alongside experienced analysts and portfolio managers and be a valued member of the investment team
• Research Associates who excel in the role will be considered for a permanent position and promotion to Associate Analyst upon completion of the programme.

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 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
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• You must have graduated from an Undergraduate or Masters degree in 2026 or be graduating in 2027 and be available to start full time work from September 2027
• A long-term interest in investing, financial markets and business
• Passionate about providing excellent client service
• Intellectual curiosity and strong analytical reasoning
• 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
• Nice to have skills
• Previous finance-related internship/experience preferred
• MS Excel experience
• Python, Power BI, AI
• Supervisory responsibilities
• No Potential for growth
• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

Recruitment timeline

This role will be open for applications until Saturday, 31 October 2026. Online assessments and video interview will be conducted throughout October and November. We anticipate the assessment centre will be held in December and will be making offers by January 2027 .

Y ou 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 candidates from all backgrounds.

Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear

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 Annual attestation