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Janus Henderson Investors Company Secretarial Assistant in London, United Kingdom
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
Assist in the production of board papers ensuring they are properly collated and dispatched within agreed timescales
Source supporting information and drafting routine reports as required for inclusion in the Board papers
Make the necessary arrangements for Board meetings and general ad hoc meetings, e.g. room bookings, refreshments etc.
Support the production of the annual report and accounts, half yearly reports and interim management statements to shareholders of the investment trusts, including
Prepare mailing requirements and ordering of label data from various providers
Maintain the statutory records, registers and annual returns for the investment trusts including maintenance of the Diligent Entities database system
Submit returns to the Registrar of Companies
Share the responsibility for making all stock exchange(s) announcements e.g. daily net asset values, voting rights, dispensation, substantial shareholder, share buy-back, dividends, results, director’s dealings, (keeping director’s dealings up to date), etc. in accordance with agreed procedures
Circulate monthly portfolio valuations
Assist the Company Secretaries to ensure loan facility compliance certificates are signed off and dispatched within agreed timescales each month
Check the website entries for the trusts to ensure that investment trust client information is accurate and up to date
Maintain the filing system for the investment trust clients
Prepare agendas, letters and general correspondence as required
Assist with special ad hoc projects as directed by the Company Secretaries
Assist with ad hoc departmental matters
Liaise with appropriate external suppliers
Work closely with the other assistants in the team and provide cover as 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
Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong organisational skills and able to prioritise effectively
Strong attention to detail
Able to work as part of a team and prepared to share team structure responsibilities
Experience of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook is essential
Nice to have skills
Numerate
Able to work under pressure and use own initiative
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 recruiter@janushenderson.com
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is 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 (https://www.janushenderson.com/careers/) .
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.
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.