Trade Operations Analyst

Janus Henderson Global Investors; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Volunteer time for community

Professional development courses

Parental leave

Headspace subscription

ClassPass membership

All-employee events

Job summary

Janus Henderson Global Investors is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to support the accurate and timely processing of the full trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes. You will focus on day-to-day operational execution, issue resolution, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure trades align with controls and regulatory requirements.

The role spans Trade Affimation & Capture, Settlement & Cashflows, and Listed Trade Operations, offering exposure to more complex

Qualifications

• Trade operations lifecycle experience across affirmation, capture, settlement and cashflows.
• Knowledge of market utilities such as CTM, SWIFT, CLS, Bloomberg, TradeWeb, MarketAxess.
• Aladdin knowledge desirable.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, control frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Excellent stakeholder management across departments and external partners.
• Educational background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade affirmation and capture activities across internal systems.
• Support settlement and cashflow processing for multiple asset classes.
• Monitor daily trade flows and ensure end-to-end processing accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, mismatches and cash discrepancies promptly.
• Escalate complex issues per defined procedures and maintain data quality.
• Liaise with traders, brokers, custodians and internal teams to support processing.
• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of trade operations.

Skills

Trade operations

System knowledge

Operational control

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Team-oriented & client-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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 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

Support the accurate and timely processing of the full trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes. The role focuses on day‑to‑day operational execution, issue resolution, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure trades are processed in line with operational controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

The Trade Operations Analyst contributes across Trade Affimation & Capture, Settlement & Cashflows, and Listed Trade Operations, with opportunities to gain exposure to more complex products and operational initiatives over time.

Trade Lifecycle Processing

• Perform trade affirmation and capture activities, ensuring trades are accurately reflected in internal systems

• Support settlement and cashflow processing, ensuring timely and accurate completion across asset classes

• Monitor daily trade flows and follow established procedures to ensure smooth end‑to‑end processing

Issue Resolution & Controls

• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, mismatches, settlement issues, and cash discrepancies in a timely manner

• Escalate complex or high‑risk issues in line with defined procedures

• Maintain strong attention to data quality, reconciliations, and operational controls

Stakeholder Interaction

• Liaise with traders, brokers, custodians, and internal teams to support efficient trade processing

• Respond to internal and external queries professionally and within agreed service levels

• Build effective working relationships within Operations, and Front Office, Technology, and external counterparties

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Contribute to the documentation and maintenance of operational procedures

• Identify process inefficiencies or recurring issues and raise improvement ideas to senior team members

Change & Development

• Support operational projects, system enhancements, and process improvements as required

• Participate in testing activities related to new systems, products, or process changes

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the broader Trade Operations function

• 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 well-being benefits

• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

• Trade Operations Expertise: Significant experience across the full trade life cycle including trade affirmation & capture, settlement & cashflows

• System knowledge: Knowledge of a selection of market utilities, e.g. CTM, SWIFT, CLS, Bloomberg, TradeWeb, MarketAxess; experience with Aladdin desirable

• Operational Control: Strong understanding of operational risk, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements

• Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency and mitigate risk

• Stakeholder Management: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners

• Team-Oriented and Client-Focused: A strong sense of teamwork and a consistent focus on meeting client needs, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field

Nice to have skills

• Exposure to listed or OTC derivatives processing, including confirmations, lifecycle events, or settlements

• Familiarity with derivatives-related concepts such as margin, collateral, expiries, or corporate actions

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interactions with stakeholders at all levels

• Approachable and Open-Minded: Known for being approachable and open-minded, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment