Director, Product Marketing

Janus Henderson Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Volunteer time

Professional development support

Parental leave

Headspace subscription

ClassPass membership

Networking events

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors in Sydney is seeking a marketing lead to develop and execute on marketing strategy for assigned product sets, partnering with client portfolio managers to create compelling product stories and oversee production of webpages, sales aids, videos and brochures.

You will collaborate with product specialists, investment writing, distribution, design, compliance and channel marketing to deliver high-quality marketing materials, while shaping a distribution strategy across

Qualifications

• Must have investment product knowledge and ability to build strong product stories.
• Excellent project management capability to conceptualize and execute strategic projects from start to finish.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills across all levels.
• Strong understanding of financial marketplaces and distribution processes, including pricing and packaging across channels.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to interpret and chart financial data.
• Analytical mindset with experience in market research and competitive analysis.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute on marketing strategy for assigned product sets.
• Partner with client portfolio managers to create compelling product stories.
• Create and oversee production of marketing content (webpages, sales aids, videos, brochures); collaborate with product specialists, investment writing, distribution, design, compliance and channel marketing.

Skills

Investment product knowledge

Story building

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Financial market knowledge

Prioritization

Pressure tolerance

Financial data interpretation

Market research

Regulatory compliance Australia

MS PowerPoint/Word/Excel

Verbal and written communication

Job description

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Division: Global Brand & Central Marketing

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

• Develop and execute on marketing strategy for assigned product sets
• Partner with client portfolio managers 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); Collaborate closely with product specialists, investment writing, distribution, design, compliance and channel marketing to produce high quality and effective marketing materials
• 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/maximize 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 other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join ourfirm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• 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
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must 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 prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of and ability to interpret and chart financial data
• Analytical mindset with experience in market research and competitive analysis to inform product positioning
• Thorough understanding of industry compliance requirements and broad knowledge of regulatory environment in Australia
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills, with comfort using marketing, workflow and collaboration platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Nice to have skills

• Experience working with multiple asset classes and vehicle types
• Experience championing automation and process improvement
• Innovate using LLM and other AI tools to create more efficient and effective marketing
• Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Regular training
• 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

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 [e-mail]

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.