Client Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income in London

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: As a Client Portfolio Manager within the Fixed Income Securitised team, you will play a central role in representing the investment strategy and capabilities of Janus Henderson to internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with Portfolio Managers, analysts, and distribution partners, you will help ensure that investment insight, portfolio positioning, and longer-term strategy are clearly articulated and consistently delivered.

• Support the continued development of Janus Henderson’s securitised investment platform through proactive engagement with clients, prospects, and internal sales partners.
• Partner with Client Portfolio Management leadership to contribute to the development and communication of longer-term business priorities and objectives.
• Responsible for driving the commercial success of covered products through business plan ownership, completion and implementation.
• Act as a key representative and advocate for the Portfolio Managers internally and externally, demonstrating deep expertise in articulating investment philosophy, process, portfolio positioning, performance, and attribution.
• Participate in regular investment discussions with Portfolio Managers and analysts to remain closely connected to strategy development, risk considerations, and market dynamics.
• Work with Portfolio Managers to ensure investment strategies remain aligned with client expectations and guidelines across market environments, helping deliver a high-quality and consistent client experience.
• Contribute to distribution and client engagement activities supporting new business and asset retention, including internal strategy discussions, client meetings, RFP reviews for bespoke or large mandates, and PR-related initiatives.
• Provide the investment perspective into product messaging, marketing strategy, and the development of high-quality client-facing materials and collateral.
• Represent Janus Henderson Investors across the industry, helping to build the firm’s reputation and profile through participation in client conferences, industry events, and investment panels.
• Engage with Product Development on the future evolution of the securitised product set, including competitor analysis, fee considerations, and positioning.
• Support client prospecting initiatives across geographies and distribution channels, as required.
• Undertake additional responsibilities aligned with the role as needed.

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.

Must have skills:

• Strong understanding of global securitised credit markets, including CLOs, ABS, mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgages, and residential credit.
• Ability to analyse and interpret portfolio performance and attribution data to support client communications and internal decision-making; familiarity with securitised modelling techniques and systems.
• Ability to develop clear, data-driven objectives, understand potential obstacles, and contribute thoughtful, pragmatic solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different client types and present confidently to varied audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively across Portfolio Managers, Product Specialists, Product Development, Investment Specialists, and Distribution teams, building trust through clear communication.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic market environments and proactive in identifying innovative approaches to support clients and colleagues.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute positively within a team environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Nice to have skills:

• Previous experience as an analyst, portfolio manager, trader, or client portfolio manager within securitised credit markets.
• MBA, advanced degree, or CFA charterholder (or progress toward CFA) preferred.
• Strong experience in presentation development and delivery, including client-ready materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience gathering, analysing, and interpreting data from institutional platforms and systems, including Bloomberg, Intex, YieldBook, FactSet, Wilshire, Zephyr, InvestorForce-PSN, and Callan PEP.

Investment areas: Has responsibility for supporting portfolios within Fixed Income, with a focus on securitised assets.

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.

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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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.

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.