CLO Analyst

Janus Henderson Global Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Generous holiday policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Volunteer time

Professional development & tuition/re-

Parental leave

Employee events

Profit-sharing and bonuses

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors is seeking a senior-level professional to assist Portfolio Managers with CLO portfolio management, due diligence, monitoring, and risk assessment. The role focuses on CLO ETFs and market opportunities, with emphasis on down-the-stack investing and internal platform development.

You will contribute to risk modeling, platform build-out, and close collaboration with PMs and the Street. Strong quantitative, programming, and AI-related skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, data science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• World class proficiency in the Global CLO market (U.S. and Euro) with a focus on CLO market expertise, CLO manager knowledge, model building, risk pricing and driving consistent alpha in the CLO market.
• Ability to manage CLOs in a total rate of return environment, including investments down the capital stack.
• Ability to build a business around a high yielding, high risk-adjusted return CLO product, investing principally down the capital stack, including CLO equity.
• Ability to assist in building an internal CLO platform including team selection, risk and arbitrage model build out, interfacing with the Street, leveraged loan market expertise, extensive comprehension of document language, investor marketing, and an acute focus on ability to equity raise.
• Strong modeling skills. Proficient in building and maintaining financial models to forecast future revenue, earnings, and cash flows
• Quant, programming skills, AI agent skills and statistics knowledge
• Ability to multi-task, organize and assimilate large amounts of information quickly
• Ability to work and make decisions independently, as well as function effectively within a team

Responsibilities

• Assist current Portfolio Managers with the day-to-day management of the CLO portfolio including CLO ETFs and their redeem / create cashflows
• Assist with CLO manager due diligence, write-ups, surveillance, monitoring and risk assessment
• Assist in the surveillance of the current CLO portfolio including risk assessments, CLO manager performance, opportunity for risk/reward optimization, relative value opportunities and effective summary and communication with current PMs
• Assist in the continued development and improvement of a CLO risk /OAS model, focusing on down the capital stack investing
• Assist in the development and build-out of an internal CLO platform
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Skills

CLO market expertise

CLO manager knowledge

Model building

Risk pricing

Quant programming

AI skills

Statistics knowledge

Multitasking

Independent & teamwork

Capital stack investing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, data science, technology, engineering or mathematics

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

• Assist current Portfolio Managers with the day-to-day management of the CLO portfolio including CLO ETFs and their redeem / create cashflows

• Assist with CLO manager due diligence, write-ups, surveillance, monitoring and risk assessment

• Assist in the surveillance of the current CLO portfolio including risk assessments, CLO manager performance, opportunity for risk/reward optimization, relative value opportunities and effective summary and communication with current PMs

• Assist in the continued development and improvement of a CLO risk /OAS model, focusing on down the capital stack investing

• Assist in the development and build-out of an internal CLO platform

• Carry out other duties as assigned

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

• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge

• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant subject e.g. finance, economics, data science, technology, engineering or mathematics, or equivalent

• Previous experience in a similar role

• World class proficiency in the Global CLO market (both U.S. and Euro) with a focus on CLO market expertise, CLO manager knowledge, model building, risk pricing and driving consistent alpha in the CLO market

• Ability to manage CLOs in a total rate of return environment, including investments down the capital stack

• Ability to build a business around a high yielding, high risk-adjusted return CLO product, investing principally down the capital stack, including CLO equity

• Ability to assist in building an internal CLO platform including team selection, risk and arbitrage model build out, interfacing with the Street, leveraged loan market expertise, extensive comprehension of document language, investor marketing, and an acute focus on ability to equity raise

• Strong modeling skills. Proficient in building and maintaining financial models to forecast future revenue, earnings, and cash flows

• Quant, programming skills, AI agent skills and statistics knowledge

• Ability to multi-task, organize and assimilate large amounts of information quickly

• Ability to work and make decisions independently, as well as function effectively within a team

Nice to have skills

• Post-graduate degree such as MBA and/or CFA helpful

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally

• Strong creativity, initiative and drive

• Entrepreneurial spirit

Investment areas

• Has responsibility for supporting portfolios that are managed by the Fixed Income team.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

• Potential for growth

• Mentoring

• Leadership development programs

• Regular training

• Career development services

• Continuing education courses

Compensation information

• The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$225,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through September 30, 2026.

• Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don\u0027t be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

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 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] .

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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here (https://www.janushenderson.com/careers/) .

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

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.