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 role will deliver projects across the organization. The nature of these projects will vary over time and is likely to be diverse, but generally focused on the Investments and Operational functions of our business. The role holder will need to work across different parts of the business to deliver such changes.
This role will be accountable to the Operational Transformation Programme Manager. The role will focus on the Business Transition of Fund Accounting, Custody and Middle Office Services relating to JHI’s products across the regions, engagement with Third Party Administrators, variety of vendors supporting additional services and JHI internal business functions.
Define, develop and maintain appropriate plans for the life of the projects, with associated resource and budget planning Control the scope of projects, managing dependencies including assessing regulatory requirements and ensuring that these are met by maintaining the critical path Adhere to the change and transformation project lifecycle, including maintenance of plans, briefs, risks and issues, dependency tracking and other relevant reporting artefacts (including the preparation of key project documentation/templates such as RAID Log, Dashboard) Create project organization/structure, including roles and responsibilities and governance Drive stakeholder engagement across projects, and develop and deliver an effective communication plan both externally and internally Chair Working Group(s) as required, present progress, highlight issues, challenge and drive decisions – ensure relevant content is brought to the groups for discussion Ensure any resources including external vendors are managed and resourced to be able to deliver successfully. Drive prioritization as appropriate Develop, track and manage project costs Represent the firm on industry forums where appropriate Coordinate and facilitate internal and vendor workshops to capture migration requirements, document the migration approach and coordinate detailed migration planning.
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
Robust and proven track record as a Project Manager Strong leader, equally comfortable facing off to Working and Steering Groups, challenging stakeholders, directing and motivating a cross-business team. Strong Microsoft office skills including Teams, Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Aligned Project Certifications Highly organised with excellent communication skills Excellent stakeholder management skills – the ability to work across all levels of the organization A rolled-up sleeve positive and delivery focused approach Experience in delivering projects in Financial Services – preferably in Asset Management
Supervisory responsibilities
None
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
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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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.