Personal Assistant

Job Description 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:
Provide general secretarial and administrative support to front-line Portfolio Managers (including Desk Heads), Research Analysts and support teams within the Investments department
Be responsible for diary management, including arranging internal and external meetings, calls and video conferences across multiple time zones
Provide general secretarial and administrative support to desk heads and other members of the team
Book domestic and international travel itineraries
Manage expenses for the team, including processing expense claims in a timely manner
Be responsible for managing internal systems and databases within the team
Work closely with other Assistants within the business function to ensure all areas have secretarial support at all times and cover where appropriate, including covering other Assistants during periods of holiday and sickness
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
All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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

Prior experience working as a team secretary or PA
Financial services experience
Experience working within a medium/large size global firm
Diary management and travel booking experience
Advanced Microsoft Outlook skills, Intermediate Word and PowerPoint skills
Advanced typing skills
Understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise workload effectively, use own initiative and be a self-starter
Impeccable attention to detail
Willingness to be flexible and take on projects when required

Nice to have skills

Experience using Microsoft Excel

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 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]