Personal Assistant At Janus Henderson

Employer: Janus Henderson
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive
Division: Corporate Management

About Janus Henderson

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Janus Henderson Mission is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. Janus Henderson will do this by protecting and growing core business, amplifying strengths and diversifying where there is the right.

Janus Henderson Values are key to driving success, and are at the heart of everything done:
Clients Come First – Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If the mission, values, and purpose align, Janus Henderson would love to hear from applicants.

Role Overview

This role supports the Finance function, primarily assisting the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance leadership team, and Finance Business Manager with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include proactive administrative support such as drafting correspondence, reports, and presentations; managing calls, travel, meetings, and mail; maintaining files and databases; and working on projects using Microsoft Office. The role operates with minimal supervision and may guide junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance leadership team, and Finance Business Manager
• Prepare routine and specialized correspondence, reports, memos, presentations, charts, and graphs
• Manage department databases, generate reports, and handle mail distribution and filing
• Answer, screen, and direct calls, ensuring excellent customer service
• Identify process efficiencies and leverage technology for improvement
• Maintain and prioritize inboxes for leaders, challenging as needed
• Serve as primary contact for key internal and external stakeholders
• Schedule appointments, coordinate meetings/events, arrange travel, and prepare expense reports
• Support budget development, coding, and data compilation
• Assist with data entry, ordering supplies, copying, and miscellaneous tasks
• Manage and track expenses and invoices
• Handle confidential materials and maintain secure files
• Manage departmental projects and conduct research as required
• Support SMCR compliance, collaborating with internal stakeholders such as compliance and People Team
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Must Have Skills

• Significant administrative support experience required
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent clerical and administrative skills
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, databases
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet
• Proactive, ability to be one step ahead at all times
• Ability to prepare complex PowerPoint presentations for clients/board level
• Strong judgement skills – able to distinguish what is important
• Flexible approach based on demand

Nice to Have Skills

• Financial services experience preferred

Potential for Growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

Janus Henderson expects employees to understand regulatory obligations of the firm and abide by regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for the role.

What to Expect When You Join Janus Henderson

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time
• Professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion approach
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace
• Employee events, networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for subsidised onsite canteen use

Additional Information

• Annual Bonus Opportunity may apply based on performance and company profit pool
• Benefits include competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Equal opportunity employer
• Background checks required for all applications
• Compliance with Investment Advisory Code of Ethics may be required
• Regulatory obligations and firm policies must be followed
• Sponsorship/registration decisions are subject to business needs

How to Apply

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