Trade Operations Analyst
Janus Henderson · Singapore
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- Trade Operations Analyst
- City: Singapore
- Division: Operations
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 Affirmation & 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
- Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, brokers, and custodians to resolve any operational issues
Supervisory responsibilities
No
Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
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 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 hap