Business Manager, Investment Trusts

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 newly created role will provide business management support to the Investment Trust business and be responsible for business operations and project management, process improvement, product governance/implementation and market analysis.

This role will ensure that our investment trust business operates efficiently, meets regulatory requirements, and contributes to our growth activities.

Business Operations & Project Management

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the day-to-day operations of the investment trust business, with a view to identifying opportunities for process improvement and team efficiencies. 
• Lead projects related to product launches, mergers, restructures, and business development initiatives; ensure project set-up and foster commercial awareness across the team.
• Develop broad knowledge of JHI business operations and build relationships with key internal stakeholders.

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the development and implementation of business strategies to grow assets under management and enhance shareholder value.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions.

Regulatory, Compliance & Governance

• Lead implementation of Consumer Duty requirements, ensuring alignment with FCA expectations.
• Take ownership of input to product governance for investment trusts, such as the annual value assessment.
• Provide guidance on ad hoc legal and regulatory matters relevant to the business, working with the investment trusts’ advisers where required.

Other Duties

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned to support the ongoing success and compliance of the investment trust.

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
• 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

• Significant experience in asset and investment management, ideally in a business management or support role with exposure to investment trusts, funds, or similar structures
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financial markets, regulations, and investment products
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with a proactive attitude and proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Effective collaborator and team player, capable of engaging senior management and cross-functional teams, with demonstrated project management expertise.

Nice to have skills

• Background in product governance / product implementation and knowledge / corporate finance

• Knowledge of the investment trust sector

• Knowledge of the FCA’s Consumer Duty principles

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

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 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

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.