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 focus on Industry, Government and Public Affairs, collaborating with other team members to support the development, planning, logistics and maintenance of internal and external relationships, activities, policies and procedures.

In your role, you will:

• Manage our Public Affairs function, including both industry and government affairs:

• • Help to develop and manage strategic approach for shaping the environment in which Janus Henderson operates globally
• Help to identify top public policy priorities across the firm, map our internal and external stakeholders, coordinate resources across the firm to influence outcomes, ensure firm-wide communication of priorities, developments, and achievements.
• Monitor upcoming & ongoing industry developments globally
• Disseminate industry updates across the firm in a timely and precise manner
• Develop and coordinate our crisis management strategy & communication process for senior management
• Support Crisis Management function:
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• Help to develop and manage proactive and strategic approach to internal and external resources to defining events

• Define trigger points, triage process, stakeholders, and decision makers for event categories. Coordinate across the firm and align crisis response approach to be appropriate, consistent, and resonate with intended audiences.
• Interact with different parts of the Responsibility & Public Affairs team
• Work with a team of experienced professionals across Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Resilience and Investor Relations amongst others
• Receive mentorship from Janus Henderson professionals
• Learn about Responsibility, Public Affairs and Janus Henderson’s policies and practices
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations / Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in public affairs, government relations, or a similar role
• Strong understanding of the legislative process and public policy development
• Crisis management, triage and escalation skills
• Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders at ExCo, C-suite level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use initiative to deal with issues and to develop strong relationships with a number of stakeholders and teams
• Strong analytical, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, global environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have skills

• Master’s degree in Public Relations / Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related field would be an advantage
• Familiarity with new and emerging trends in Public Affairs, Investment Management as well as the wider Financial Services industry
• Familiarity with internal and external digital communication strategies
• Experience in media relations and corporate communications is an advantage
• Comfort with using public affairs software/tools, incl. AI tools and functionality in assimilating and distributing updates
• Awareness of Responsibility / ESG trends

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 are committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Do not worry if you do not think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we cannot accommodate every flexible working request, we are 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

• Manage our Public Affairs function, including both industry and government affairs