London
5 days ago
Career Opportunities: Investment Specialist (30470)

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

 

Supports strategic growth of an asset class, region or client channel

Drives growth & business planning of pre-agreed products in region/channel in partnership with sales team and Client Portfolio Manager (CPM) owners.

Understands investment process and macro content to drive growth across broad set of products

In-depth knowledge of the short-list of EMEA and LatAm-focus strategies with a view to supporting sales activities and conducting portfolio reviews

Serves as an asset class expert with technical skills, bringing Portfolio Construction Strategy (PCS) elements to the fore; and serve as an important aide to their Distribution partners

Works closely with CPMs and Product Specialists to refine product expertise and ensure awareness of product performance and drivers

Drive new sales through extensive travel in market

Significant client prospecting

Carry out other duties 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 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

All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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

 

Language skills – fluent in at least 2 European languages (in addition to English). Italian, German, Spanish and French preferred

Business / Commercial Acumen – able to proactively develop clear objectives backed by data, understanding any problems that may prevent them being achieved and a way to overcome them. Balancing fee and investment complexity to guide commercial decisions

Executive Presence – able to interact with advisors and company executives at all levels

Client Skills – The audiences will range from sophisticated institutional asset-owners to front-line advisors. Therefore the ability to present and write for a variety of audiences is critical, adapting key messages by client type, and presenting and communicating with clients clearly and confidently

Investment Knowledge – deep understanding of specific asset class and/or region, including the impact of macro environment

Data Assessment – able to utilise market data to inform business decisions and client communications

Partnership – able to partner with CPM, Product Specialists, PCS and Distribution teams, able to listen and communicate effectively for different audiences to build trust

Agility – able to respond effectively to changing environments, and proactively find ways to provide innovative solutions for clients and teams

Travel – role will require substantial travel within markets which may be as much as 50%

International mindset - experienced in dealing with a multi-cultural colleague and client environment across different time-zones and locations

 

Nice to have skills
 

CFA or CIMA preferred
 

Potential for growth

 

Mentoring

Leadership development programs

Regular training

Career development services

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.

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