Business Process Automation Apprentice

Investment2020; England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom offers an 18-month AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship. This role focuses on enhancing business processes through technology and automation. Candidates will gain experience in automating workflows using low-code solutions and collaborating in cross-functional environments. The ideal applicant should have a strong interest in technology, exceptional problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers hybrid working options and excellent health benefits.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Paid volunteer time

Professional development courses

Complimentary mindfulness app subscription

Lunch allowance

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools.
• Strong interest in technology and automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and documenting business processes for automation.
• Support the design and deployment of automated solutions.
• Monitor automated processes and suggest improvements.

Skills

Interest in technology

Proficient in MS Office

Analytical mindset

Good communication

Attention to detail

Education

Currently pursuing or completed study in Business, IT, or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Power Automate

Python

VBA

Job description

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme.

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

This is a 18-month Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship programme which is a work based qualification focusing on gaining first hand experience in the team and discovering what your future would be like with us through induction, on the job learning, skills trainings and networking.

You will:

• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and documenting business processes for automation opportunities
• Participate in discovery projects to evaluate current workflows and recommend areas for improvement
• Support the design, development, and deployment of automated solutions using tools such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation), workflow platforms, and scripting languages
• Implement low-code solutions (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate, AppSheet, Mendix, etc.) where appropriate to streamline business processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and test automation solutions
• Monitor automated processes for performance, troubleshoot issues, and suggest improvements
• Prepare process documentation, user guides, and training materials for end-users
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in business process automation and low-code platforms
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• 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
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed study in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong interest in technology, business process improvement, and automation.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools and technologies

Nice to have skills

• Basic knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBA) is an advantage
• Familiarity or interest in low-code/no-code platforms

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 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 [email protected] .