Multi Asset Trader

JANUS HENDERSON INVESTORS (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm in Singapore is seeking a Trading Specialist. Responsibilities include executing trades and ensuring best execution principles are followed. Candidates should have up to 10 years of trading experience and familiarity with Fixed Income instruments. The firm offers hybrid working options, professional development support, and a commitment to diversity. Ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work within a global team.

Benefits

Paid volunteer time

Professional development courses

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Mental health app subscription

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Up to 10 years of trading experience in various instruments.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades adhering to Best Execution principles.
• Provide guidance to portfolio managers.
• Enhance trading process through technology solutions.

Skills

Trading experience (up to 10 years)

Fixed Income instruments knowledge

Bloomberg and market data platforms knowledge

Relationship building skills

Proficiency with Tableau

Strong global team focus

Communication and customer service skills

Analytical and risk assessment skills

Knowledge of trading characteristics

Education

CFA or post graduate degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Charles Rivers or Aladdin

Tableau

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

• 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

• Execute trades on behalf of Portfolio Managers, adhering to Best Execution principles. Ensure selection of the appropriate execution strategies, trading tools and Brokers for every Order.
• Utilize technology platforms effectively to operate at a high level of value add to the investment process while ensuring and evidencing best execution of trades.
• Be responsible for trading oversight, including post trade allocation review, amendment and queue management.
• Suggest strategies and provide guidance to portfolio managers throughout the investment and trading process including providing market commentary and information.
• Explore and advocate technology solutions to trading, operations, and portfolio management.
• Enhance and support global Janus Henderson Trading team by working on specific projects to help optimise the trading process.
• Your role may require you to interact with other JHI offices, employees and third parties based in different time zones, outside of core business hours, such as the UK, USA and Asia.
• Carry out additional 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
• All‑inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well‑being benefits
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

• Up to 10 years of trading experience
• Previous Trading experience in Fixed Income instruments, US Treasuries, Rate Futures, Credit Derivative Single Name and Index Swaps, Total Return Swaps, and Interest/Inflation Rate Swaps
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and other market data platforms, including execution platforms. Knowledge of Charles Rivers or Aladdin
• Ability to establish and cultivate relationships across the firm with extensive internal and external business partners
• Ability to embrace data and reporting applications, proficient with Tableau
• Operate with a very strong global team focus
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Independent judgement with strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of securities and markets, trading characteristics and approaches, and factors influencing price trends, as well as a willingness to learn and adapt to new trading strategies and investment product

Nice to have skills

• CFA or post graduate degree or progress toward completion preferred
• Knowledge of, and or proficiency in TCA analysis and Data visualization
• Understanding of, or explicit training in the use of programming languages

Investment areas

Has responsibility for executing trades and supporting portfolios within equity, derivative and fixed income asset classes.

Supervisory responsibilities

No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

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

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 [e-mail]