Sr Investment Writer

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

The U.S. Content Team plays a central role in supporting Janus Henderson’s mission of delivering differentiated insights. This role is instrumental in sharing the intellectual capital of our investment teams with clients in a timely, easy-to-consume and relevant manner.

• Collaborate with investment teams to ideate, write, and edit the firm’s most complex and high-profile equities and alternatives investment communications, including macroeconomic commentary, market updates, portfolio manager perspectives, portfolio-specific commentary, positioning papers and/or other collateral on timely industry topics.
• Conduct in-depth research to support content development, lead portfolio manager and analyst interviews, fact check statements and references, gather and interpret financial data, and analyze portfolio attribution.
• Follow market and economic trends and proactively communicate investment teams’ views on timely topics via quick-turn articles and videos, longer-form briefs and papers, webcasts, podcasts, and media placements.
• Structure pieces in line with the broader JHI content framework, with a focus on bringing our differentiated insights to light, explaining the investment implications of our views, and highlighting potential client implementation techniques.
• Establish an understanding of Janus Henderson’s priority products and build relationships with key stakeholders across Investments, Marketing, Distribution, Media Relations, and Compliance.
• Take content from concept through completion, ensuring deliverables are compliant for use across distribution channels and regions and suitable for the evolving needs of clients. Customize content to meet client-specific and varied end-use requirements as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
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What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working
• 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
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace 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

• In-depth understanding of the global economy, financial markets – particularly equities and alternatives – and the asset management industry, with five+ years of financial writing or financial journalism experience
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to distil complex topics into clear and concise articles
• Resourcefulness, with the ability to research, data mine, and interpret and conceptualize data to lend credibility to articles and create exhibits that support stories
• Creative and strategic thinking, with a willingness to think outside of “normal” processes; able to review financial market conditions and portfolio characteristics to extract ideas that help differentiate Janus Henderson from industry peers
• Diligence, as well as strong planning, prioritization, and implementation skills, with a focus on deadlines and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Rapport-building, verbal communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to interview and interact effectively with teams across the organization

Nice to have skills

• Degree-level education, with finance, economics, or similar relevant degree
• Financial qualifications – IMC or CFA, or minimum 10 years of industry experience
• Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
• Interest in or experience with driving efficiencies through the use of AI-powered tools
• Bloomberg expertise
• WordPress experience

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 $130,000-$150,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

Annual Bonus Opportunity:  Position is 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 / 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.

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.