Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

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 

You will play a critical role in partnering with our Client Group business – across Sales, Marketing, and Product – while  supporting broader business areas required as well as supporting broader business areas as required - to attract and hire top-tier talent that drives commercial growth and client outcomes.

You will:

• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies aligned to the needs of Distribution functions, including Sales (institutional, wholesale, intermediary), Marketing, Product, and Client Solutions
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to understand hiring priorities, team structures, and commercial objectives, translating these into compelling and market-relevant role briefs
• Lead end-to-end hiring processes, from proactive market mapping and direct sourcing through to offer negotiation and onboarding
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key distribution skillsets (e.g. relationship management, marketing, digital, and content), and other areas as required
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, acting as a brand ambassador for the firm within competitive talent markets
• Provide market intelligence on competitor landscape, compensation trends, and talent availability across key distribution hubs
• Proactively source high-quality candidates through LinkedIn, market networks, referrals, and industry events, with a focus on passive talent
• Partner with the broader People team and business leaders to ensure hiring plans align with broader growth strategy across regions and channels
• Track and analyse recruitment metrics, providing insight-driven updates to stakeholders and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on hiring strategy, assessment, DEI best practices, and talent attraction approaches within distribution
• Support strategic hiring initiatives, including new market entry, team build-outs, and product-led growth priorities
• 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
• 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

• Proven in-house recruitment experience, ideally supporting front-office or revenue-generating functions within asset management or financial services
• Strong understanding of distribution roles, including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Client Services within an asset management context
• Demonstrated success in directly sourcing talent, particularly for niche or senior positions
• Experience managing a high volume of roles across fast-paced, commercially driven environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior business leaders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a consultative approach
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g. SuccessFactors) and recruitment tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter)
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience

Nice to have skills

• Experience hiring across multiple international locations, particularly within Europe and the Middle East
• Experience recruiting for roles requiring European language capabilities, with an understanding of regional talent markets  
• Experience working with complex compensation packages to include guarantee and sign-on bonuses, and stock buyouts etc.
• Ability to research and identify best ways of recruiting in new markets/locations
• Prior experience using SuccessFactors ATS

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 

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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.