Associate Director, Product Marketing

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:

• Develop and execute on marketing strategy for assigned product sets.
• Partner with product specialists to create compelling product stories for assigned product sets.
• Create and oversee production of new product marketing content (e.g. webpages, sales aids, videos, product brochures, presentations); Collaborate closely with product specialists, investment writing, distribution, design, compliance and channel marketing to produce high quality and effective marketing materials.
• Serve as the primary contact with senior level business partners to understand needs and objectives of greater “storytelling initiative” into pitch books.
• Partner with channel marketing to influence a distribution strategy for product content including email, web, print, etc.
• Develop and execute on strategy for an effective and efficient system of product collateral that aligns to each distribution channel’s sales process and client journey.
• Represent for the team in major business and regulatory change cross‑functional projects, including driving implementation strategy and execution.
• Govern consistency of master messaging and data reporting across product marketing materials, performance communications and webpages.
• Partner with the web team to enhance/maximise digital marketing and digital client experience.
• Research and understand competitors to enhance knowledge and incorporate industry best practices into our strategy and materials.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm:

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• 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 subsidised onsite canteen.

Must have skills:

• Prior marketing experience within the financial services industry or equivalent required.
• Institutional and/or intermediary experience preferred.
• Multiple vehicle (Separate/Segregated Account, Mutual Fund, UCIT, OEIC, SICAV, VIT, ETF, etc.) marketing experience a major plus.
• Prior B2B marketing experience, including direct contact with sales force and in‑depth knowledge of the sales process required.
• Industry specific certificates or licenses preferred.

Nice to have skills:

• Investment Product Knowledge and Story Building expertise required.
• Excellent project management capability; Ability to concept, direct and execute strategic projects from start to finish.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of financial marketplace and distribution process, including in‑depth knowledge of how products are priced, packaged, and positioned across varying channels.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of and ability to interpret and chart financial data.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of industry compliance requirements.
• Broad knowledge of regulatory environment in UK and Europe.
• Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets.
• Strong computer skills including MS PPT, Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Supervisory responsibilities: No

Potential for growth: Regular training, 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 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.