Sales Associate

Why work for us?

Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team!

Your opportunity

• Support the intermediary distribution channel in all sales-related and marketing activities as required.
• Support and coordinate all aspects of new client onboarding in collaboration with internal stakeholders and relevant functions.
• Support the intermediary distribution channel in coordinating RFP & ad hoc requests.
• Monitor and actively track progress of opportunities and prospects in a timely manner on Salesforce, including updating of contact details, meeting notes and any post meeting follow-up actions.
• Research and monitor asset management development in key Asian markets to develop competitor analysis and other market intelligence. through usage of analytical tools and in collaboration with relevant teams.
• To work with Sales Managers where relevant to handle client enquiries including operational matters pertaining to daily business activities.
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• 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
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

• Related work experience within the Investment Management Industry
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Relevant client service experience within the asset management space is preferred
• Ability to comprehend Janus Henderson's array of asset class strategies
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Proficient in MS Office programs and good working knowledge of CRM systems

Nice to have skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to form good working relationships with all clients and internal stakeholders
• Confident and proactive approach
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Team player

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

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

For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)

• Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
• Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering
• Annual attestation

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

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.