Business Process Automation Apprentice

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is offering an 18-month Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship. This role will involve assisting with business process automation and collaborating with teams to implement solutions. Candidates should have a passion for technology, problem-solving skills, and be pursuing studies in a related field. The firm offers hybrid working, excellent health benefits, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits

Paid volunteer time

Professional development support

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Lunch allowance

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed study in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong interest in technology and business process improvement.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and documenting business processes for automation opportunities.
• Support design and development of automated solutions using various tools.
• Monitor automated processes for performance and make suggestions for improvements.

Skills

Interest in technology

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Currently pursuing or completed study in Business, IT, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Basic knowledge of Python or VBA

Job description

Your opportunity

This is an 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

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 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 pagehere. 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.

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.