Research Analys,t Long-Short - Technology

Janus Henderson

$225K — $275K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of equity investment research experience in long/short or hedge fund-style investing
  • Four-year degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or related field
  • Post-graduate degree (MBA) or progress/completion of CFA/CPA
  • Experience covering technology companies in long/short equity or related settings
  • Strong understanding of short-selling mechanics
  • Proficient in analyzing software, semiconductors, internet, hardware, and IT services
  • Ability to generate high-conviction investment ideas with supported research

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth fundamental research in the technology sector for long and short investment ideas
  • Develop financial models to evaluate business quality and competitive positioning
  • Identify investment opportunities by analyzing company fundamentals and market conditions
  • Build sector expertise through meetings and industry engagement
  • Communicate investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers through research and presentations
  • Monitor existing positions and sector developments for timely updates
  • Contribute to portfolio discussions and support a collaborative research culture

Benefits

  • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
  • Generous holiday policies
  • Excellent health and wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Support for professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave benefits and family services
  • Unique employee events such as a 14er challenge
  • Complimentary beverages and employee happy hours
Full Job Description
  • Conduct rigorous, bottom-up fundamental research across the technology sector to generate differentiated long and short investment ideas
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess business quality, competitive positioning, earnings power, cash-flow generation, valuation, catalysts and downside risk
  • Identify attractive long and short investment opportunities by evaluating company fundamentals, industry structure, technology cycles, management quality, capital allocation and market expectations
  • Build deep sector expertise through company meetings, industry conferences, expert networks, channel checks and engagement with competitors, customers, suppliers and other relevant market participants
  • Communicate investment recommendations clearly and persuasively to Portfolio Managers through concise written research, investment notes, model outputs and verbal presentations
  • Monitor existing positions, sector developments and emerging risks, providing timely updates on thesis progression, catalysts, valuation changes and risk/reward dynamics
  • Contribute to portfolio discussions, risk reviews and broader investment team priorities, supporting a collaborative and performance-oriented research culture


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

  • 7-10 years of equity investment research experience, with exposure to long/short or hedge fund-style investing
  • Four-year degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, computer science or a related discipline
  • Post-graduate degree such as an MBA, or progress towards/completion of CFA and/or CPA qualifications
  • Prior experience covering technology companies within a long/short equity, hedge fund, asset management or equity research environment
  • Strong understanding of short-selling mechanics, including borrow availability, short interest, stock loan dynamics, crowded positioning, and short squeeze risk
  • Experience analyzing software, semiconductors, internet, hardware, IT services or related technology subsectors
  • Demonstrated ability to generate high-conviction long and short investment ideas supported by differentiated research, clear catalysts and thoughtful risk/reward analysis
  • Strong understanding of technology business models, industry structures, competitive dynamics and key sector drivers
  • Advanced financial modelling skills, including the ability to forecast revenue, margins, earnings, cash flows, valuation scenarios and sensitivity analyses
  • Strong analytical judgement, intellectual curiosity and attention to detail, with the ability to distinguish signal from noise in complex and fast-moving markets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present investment views clearly, concisely and persuasively
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of research coverage and make informed recommendations while contributing effectively within a collaborative investment team
  • Strong interpersonal skills and credibility with company management teams, industry contacts and internal stakeholders
  • High level of integrity, sound judgement and commitment to delivering strong outcomes for clients
  • Established network of industry contacts and familiarity with alternative data, expert networks or channel-check research techniques


Investment areas

  • Supports Janus Henderson's centralized US equity research platform, with primary responsibility for technology sector coverage across long/short equity portfolios


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 $225,000 - $275,000. 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't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

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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.

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