Client Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income

Overview

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:

• Responsible for growing Janus Henderson’s securitised business through proactive engagement with clients, prospects, and sales teams.
• Responsible for driving the commercial success of covered products through business plan ownership, completion and implementation.
• Work closely with CPM leadership to develop, articulate, and communicate longer-term business plan goals and targets to internal stakeholders.
• Represent and advocate for the Portfolio Managers both within the organisation and with the external client base; display expertise in articulating team philosophy, process, performance/attribution and portfolio positioning to internal and external clients.
• Participate in regular investment discussions with portfolio managers and analysts. Engage with Portfolio Managers to ensure that investment strategy aligns with client expectations and guidelines across market environments to provide excellent client experience.
• Drive distribution strategy to support new business and asset retention efforts with key accounts; activities will include internal strategy discussions, pro-active sales engagement, final RFP review for custom or large opportunities, PR.
• Provide investment voice in the product messaging, marketing strategy, and development of collateral material.
• Represent Janus Henderson Investors (JHI) across the industry, building our reputation and brand through participation in client conferences and investment panels.
• Engage with product development on future strategy of product set; including competitor analysis, fees and positioning.
• Assist in client prospecting across all geographies and Distribution channels where necessary.
• 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.

Must have skills:

• Investment Knowledge – deep understanding of global securitized markets including CLOs, ABS, mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgages, and residential credit.
• Data Assessment – able to extract and analyse performance and attribution data to inform business decisions and client communications; understanding of securitized modeling techniques and systems.
• Business / Commercial Acumen – able to proactively develop clear objectives backed by data, understanding any problems that may prevent them being achieved and a way to overcome them.
• Client Skills – able to write and report for a variety of audiences, adapting key messages by client type, and presenting and communicating with clients clearly and confidently.
• Partnership – able to coordinate activities between PMs, Product Specialists, Product Development and Investment Specialists, able to listen and communicate effectively for different audiences to build trust.
• Agility – able to respond effectively to changing environments, and proactively find ways to provide innovative solutions for clients and teams.
• Teamwork - ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Travel as needed.

Nice to have skills:

• Experience as an analyst, portfolio manager, trader, or client portfolio manager in the securitized market preferred.
• MBA, advanced degree or CFA Charter Holder preferred.
• Experience with presentation development and delivery.
• Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Data gathering and interpretation from institutional sources including: Bloomberg, Intex, YieldBook, FactSet, Wilshire, Zephyr, Investor Force-PSN, Callan PEP software, etc.

Investment areas:

• Has responsibility for supporting portfolios within Fixed Income.

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. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.

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.

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.