Career Opportunities: Fund Operations Senior Manager

This position can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney.

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

Responsible for the service delivery of Fund Operations.

Responsible for the oversight of registry services, fund accounting, distributions, unit pricing, financial reporting and tax for the Australia unit trusts and provide technical accounting expertise.

Fund Audit Management

A critical part of Fund Operations is the half and full financial year end processes and fund audit for the production of financial reports. This role will manage the team to:

Coordinate timetables & planning internally, with our key third-party administrator (currently BNP) and the fund auditor (currently PwC)

Conduct audit of financial statement drafts, prepare mark-ups and coordinate updates with our third-party administrator financial reporting teams and fund auditor

Coordination of internal sign offs with directors on the financial statements

Attend and present at Board meetings on financial reports and audit

Our third-party administrator provides services related to tax & distributions. This role will manage and work closely with the Operations Analyst/s and our third-party administrator teams to conduct the following tasks for monthly, quarterly and yearly distributions.

Assist in the oversight and audit of fund distribution calculations with our third-party administrator fund accounting & tax teams

Review of taxable income components for current period in comparison to prior periods and YTD

Manage and queries on figures / source data with our third-party administrator

Coordination of internal sign offs with investment teams and directors on financial year end distributions

Financial year end distributions include the review with an audit partner

Sign off on distribution amounts and hand over within operations to continue the distribution process

Fund Finance & Tax

The Janus Henderson Investors Australia Finance team supports all corporate finance activities. Where the financial accounting matters relates to the Funds as oppose to corporate, this role will manage with the team to:

Review the fund tax returns produced by our third-party administrator alongside our auditor and coordinate the submission with the ATO

Review the Fund BAS produced by our third-party administrator and coordinate the submission with the ATO

Review and manage Fund’s tax reclaim status and tax relief documentation.

Review the invoices / statements of work received by our third-party administrator & auditor relating to Fund Operations services and work with the finance team on ensuing these are paid.

Registry Services

Our third-party administrator provides the services related to Registry Management and appoint an external registry provider. Oversight of our client information is at the forefront of our duties.

Oversee all aspects of unit registry & investor service centre services

Maintain management fee rebate database and oversee calculation and payment at registry

Oversee AML/KYC requirements are met

Review and approve FATCA and CRS reporting

Our third-party administrator provides services related to the calculation of the unit prices for our Managed Investment Scheme range. Oversight of the daily unit price calculations is a critical role that Operations play in the operation of these schemes.

Oversee calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) from our third-party administrator and publish unit prices for the Funds.

Oversee calculation and review of management fees and performance fees across the fund range.

Business Change / Product Development / Regulatory Change

As a growing business operating in an evolving regulatory landscape, there are continually changes being requested in the Fund Operations space which requires structured project management type coordination. This role will:

Own business changes in the Fund Operations function which includes maintaining the project & initiatives logs tracking progress for management information and reporting

Coordinate within the team and across the business to progress with change items

Document and map out process flows for new requirements where required

Seek and coordinate the implementation of professional advice where required on complex tax or regulatory matters that relate to Fund Operations.

Work closely with Compliance teams to ensure that regulatory changes for responsible entities are applied operationally (internally and with TPAs where required)

Work closely with Retail Distribution and Product teams on new relationships with Platform providers to ensure operational on-board is achieved and ongoing obligations are maintained

TPA Governance

In our operating model which utilizes third-party administrators, a strong TPA governance framework exists to ensure accuracy in what is being produced and that our regulatory obligations are being met. The Fund Operations part of TPA Governance will include:

Daily interaction and monitoring of deliverables from TPAs

Remediation and communication of any discovered operational issues that occur

Weekly service meetings with key TPAs (BNP)

Feedback provided into Monthly Management Information on TPA performance.

Quarterly monitoring of control environment and regulatory desirables

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 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

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

Previous experience managing operational functions with the funds management industry

Experience in a role overseeing third party providers highly regarded

Understanding of Australian Corporations Law, ASIC licensing and compliance regimes and superannuation regulations

Understanding of the Australian financial services marketplace and its component parts, across the Retail, Wholesale and Institutional channels

Highly analytical and able to work with complex valuations and data

Highly articulate in written and verbal communication

Strong client focus for servicing internal and external clients

Able to build and foster relationships with investment teams and other stakeholders

Reasonable understanding of the regulatory obligations for investment managers within Australia

Able to manage small projects and participate in larger business projects

Nice to have skills

Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills essential

Sound time management skills, with a proven ability to set and work to priorities and deadlines

Enthusiastic, approachable and able to work well across team

Highly articulate in written and verbal communication

Strong desire to “roll sleeves up” and work as part of a small team for the ‘greater good’ of the company; showing flexibility and a shared desire to achieve results

Appetite to help build and develop in a rapidly growing business

Ongoing competence in the role to be assessed by:

Completion of all assigned Compliance training

Annual Attestation (Knowledge and Competence in-scope roles only)

Supervisory responsibilities

Yes

Potential for growth

Regular training

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 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 recruiter@janushenderson.com

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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).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson 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. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action 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.