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Data Analytics Engineer jobs are among the more OPT-friendly roles in tech, employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position, and the role's direct tie to a quantitative degree field makes it a strong fit for OPT STEM extension eligibility, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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Division: Operations
This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
Your opportunity
This role is responsible for producing, reviewing, and enhancing reporting materials used by Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Nice to have skills
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
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 $90k - $105k. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open until November 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.
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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.
LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid
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.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
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.
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).
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.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
City: Denver
Division: Operations
This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
Your opportunity
This role is responsible for producing, reviewing, and enhancing reporting materials used by Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Nice to have skills
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
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 $90k - $105k. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open until November 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.
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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.
LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid
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.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
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.
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).
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.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Analytics Engineer
Lead with your tech stack, not your visa status
Employers screening for Data Analytics Engineers look for SQL, dbt, Spark, and cloud platforms first. Front-loading your technical skills in your resume and outreach shifts the conversation to your value before visa logistics come up.
Target companies with established data engineering teams
Organizations with dedicated data infrastructure teams already have immigration counsel and H-1B sponsorship processes in place. Smaller companies hiring their first analytics engineer often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor efficiently or at all.
Document the degree-to-role connection clearly
USCIS scrutinizes OPT STEM extension eligibility. Keeping a record of how your daily work, building pipelines, modeling data, running analyses, directly applies your degree in computer science, statistics, or engineering strengthens your DSO reporting and any future H-1B petition.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Most Data Analytics Engineer roles take four to eight weeks to move from application to offer. Starting your search three to four months before your OPT period begins gives you time to clear interviews without racing against your authorization window.
Highlight end-to-end project ownership in interviews
Interviewers for this role want to see that you can own a data product from ingestion to reporting. Describing projects where you designed the pipeline, modeled the schema, and delivered the dashboard signals seniority that makes sponsorship investment easier to justify.
Ask about sponsorship timeline, not just willingness
Some employers are willing to sponsor but have never done it, which creates delays. Asking whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they work with outside immigration counsel tells you whether sponsorship is realistic within your OPT window.
Data Analytics Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Analytics Engineer role qualify for OPT STEM extension?
It depends on your degree field, not just the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, statistics, mathematics, or a related STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your day-to-day work directly applies that degree, the role typically qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO makes the final determination.
How do I find Data Analytics Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers are open to sponsoring F-1 OPT and H-1B candidates, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Searching by role and filtering for visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor work authorization.
Can I work as a Data Analytics Engineer on OPT before my H-1B is approved?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work full-time in a role directly related to your degree field. If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed extension or cap-gap coverage, you can continue working through the transition. Your employment authorization does not pause between OPT and H-1B approval.
What degree fields are most relevant for a Data Analytics Engineer OPT position?
Computer science, data science, information systems, statistics, applied mathematics, and industrial engineering are the most common degree fields that align with this role. USCIS evaluates both the job duties and the degree field when assessing H-1B specialty occupation, so roles requiring advanced SQL, distributed systems, or statistical modeling are easier to support with engineering and quantitative degrees.
Do I need to report a Data Analytics Engineer job to my DSO while on OPT?
Yes. All OPT employment must be reported to your DSO within 10 days of starting. You need to provide your employer's name, address, and a brief description of how the role relates to your degree. For STEM OPT extension, your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you and your employer need to complete a training plan on Form I-983.