Sr Associate Director, Social Media

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

• Lead the day-to-day execution and optimisation of the firm’s global social media presence, with accountability for delivery, performance, and continuous improvement across channels
• Support and operationalise global social media strategy, translating direction into clear plans, workflows, and high-quality execution across regions
• Build and maintain scalable systems, including workflows, governance, approvals, and global operating frameworks that enable efficient, consistent delivery
• Manage multiple priorities with strong project management discipline, ensuring timelines, outputs, and stakeholders are aligned in a fast-paced environment
• Drive execution excellence, including socialisation of plans, documentation, compliance recordkeeping, and consistent KPI tracking and reporting
• Bring deep platform expertise, with LinkedIn as the firm’s primary channel, supported by strong working knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Meta, and YouTube Shorts
• Optimise content for social media performance, advising on format, structure, and platform-specific best practices to maximise engagement and reach
• Apply AI tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, scale content production, and enhance campaign effectiveness
• Navigate complex environments with confidence, balancing regulatory requirements, stakeholder needs, and platform dynamics
• Partner cross-functionally with Advertising, Content, Brand, Product, and regional teams to ensure social activity supports broader business and marketing priorities
• Maintain strong commercial awareness, proactively monitoring competitor activity, industry trends, and social listening insights to inform recommendations and execution

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• 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
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Three or more years of social media strategy or digital marketing experience 
• Deep knowledge of LinkedIn, Instagram, Meta platforms, YouTube, and familiarity with emerging platforms
• Proven ability to define strategy, deliver results, and communicate effectively across organizational levels
• Strong writing skills and advanced understanding of brand storytelling
• Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization and communicate with clarity, confidence, and flexibility
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and regulated content workflows

Nice to have skills

• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Experience guiding creative teams and partners on visual standards, photo selection, and best practices for social media.
• Organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize and work across multiple projects

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 $120,000-$130,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through June 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. 

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 page here.

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.

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.