Senior Associate Director, Sr Product Marketing Development Manager

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

We are looking for a strong product marketer with significant experience in financial services/asset management, with a proven track record marketing fixed income strategies such as credit, securitised, government, multi-sector and income-oriented solutions. This position will own the development and execution of product marketing strategies and content creation. Working in a highly collaborative fashion, you will interact closely with the CPM team, Investments, Content, Marketing and Client Groups to create compelling product stories. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced culture has a thorough understanding of the market and investment products in general, as well as classic marketing matters such as brand, promotion and distribution channels. The successful candidate will be able to take broad direction, and then formulate and execute on specific marketing tactics drawing on expertise and resources across the firm. The ability to creatively take complex investment concepts and distill them into clear, simple and benefit-oriented content is a priority.

You will:

• Develop and execute on marketing strategy for assigned product sets
• Partner with product specialists to create compelling product stories for assigned product sets
• Create and oversee production of new product marketing content (e.g. webpages, sales aids, videos, product brochures); Collaborate closely with product specialists, investment writing, distribution, design, compliance and channel marketing to produce high quality and effective marketing materials
• Partner with channel marketing to influence a distribution strategy for product content including email, web, print, etc.
• Develop and execute on strategy for an effective and efficient system of product collateral that aligns to each distribution channel’s sales process and client journey
• Represent for the team in major business and regulatory change cross-functional projects, including driving implementation strategy and execution
• Govern consistency of master messaging and data reporting across product marketing materials, performance communications and webpages
• Partner with the web team to enhance/maximize digital marketing and digital client experience
• Research and understand competitors to enhance knowledge and incorporate industry best practices into our strategy and materials
• Carry out additional 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 Wellhub
• 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
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Previous marketing experience within the financial services industry or equivalent required
• Previous B2B marketing experience, including direct contact with sales force and in-depth knowledge of the sales process required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Investment Product Knowledge and Story Building expertise required
• Excellent project management capability; Ability to concept, direct and execute strategic projects from start to finish
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to work across all levels of the organization
• Strong understanding of financial marketplace and distribution process, including in-depth knowledge of how products are priced, packaged, and positioned across varying channels
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of and ability to interpret and chart financial data
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of industry compliance requirements
• Broad knowledge of regulatory environment in UK and Europe
• Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
• Strong computer skills including MS PPT, Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Nice to have skills

• Multiple vehicle (Separate/Segregated Account, Mutual Fund, UCIT, OEIC, SICAV, VIT, ETF, etc.) marketing experience a major plus
• Institutional and/or intermediary experience preferred
• Industry specific certificates or licenses preferred

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 [email protected]

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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.