Associate Director, Events EMEA / LatAm

LGBT Great; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Holiday policy

Volunteer time off

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Parental leave

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors is seeking an events professional to lead and execute hybrid and virtual events across EMEA and the Americas, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends. You will collaborate with channel marketers and regional sales to implement regional event strategies and report outcomes.

The role demands broad experience in events management, strong organisation, and the ability to work with compliance and external partners.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of financial services marketing and events.
• Educated to degree level or similar.
• Significant experience in events management, including developing, implementing and managing events and events related activities.
• Sound influencing skills, measured, diplomatic and assertive.
• Highly detail orientated individual.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Experience using virtual event platforms and video conferencing software.
• Computer literate, with good skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible, in conjunction with the other Events team members, for the development and implementation of the events and webcasts across EMEA and Latin America, ensuring activities are aligned with business objectives, priority products and market trends.
• Manage and execute first class physical, hybrid and virtual events and webcasts, from concept through to completion and post event reporting and evaluation, both individually and as part of a team.
• Work closely with the channel marketing managers and regional sales teams to implement the events strategy by region based on allocated budget.
• Support event processes meticulously to ensure accurate delivery and reporting of events, as well as suggest improvements where necessary to make efficiencies.
• Identify key success metrics and monitor success of events and webcasts against these.
• Maintain a calendar of all events and webcasts that aligns our sales objectives with planned events.
• Develop dedicated events microsites, email communications, advertising, and bespoke styling for events in-keeping with brand guidelines.
• Manage the commission and supply of relevant promotional giveaways to support events activity through the year.
• Work closely with compliance to ensure all events are executed within regulatory guidelines, and assets produced are complied accurately and timely.
• Liaise with external agencies and suppliers as required.
• Use industry experience to find creative ways to engage with our audience, share knowledge and enhance client experience.
• Contribute to deliver quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc reports and presentations as requested by the board, distribution management, and sales.
• Put the client at the heart of all activity, ensuring the client experience is seamless, engaging, and informative.
• Ensure familiarity with Janus Henderson's product offering, financial promotions/literature principles and processes, as well as guidance from compliance. Ensure appropriate checks and sign off procedures are always adhered to.
• Travel across UK, Europe and North America as required.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Events management

Marketing events

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Virtual events

Education

Degree level

Job description

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

• Be responsible, in conjunction with the other Events team members, for the development and implementation of the events and webcasts across EMEA and Latin America, ensuring activities are aligned with business objectives, priority products and market trends.
• Manage and execute first class physical, hybrid and virtual events and webcasts, from concept through to completion and post event reporting and evaluation, both individually and as part of a team.
• Work closely with the channel marketing managers and regional sales teams to implement the events strategy by region based on allocated budget.
• Support event processes meticulously to ensure accurate delivery and reporting of events, as well as suggest improvements where necessary to make efficiencies.
• Identify key success metrics and monitor success of events and webcasts against these.
• Maintain a calendar of all events and webcasts that aligns our sales objectives with planned events.
• Develop dedicated events microsites, email communications, advertising, and bespoke styling for events in-keeping with brand guidelines.
• Manage the commission and supply of relevant promotional giveaways to support events activity through the year.
• Work closely with compliance to ensure all events are executed within regulatory guidelines, and assets produced are complied accurately and timely.
• Liaise with external agencies and suppliers as required.
• Use industry experience to find creative ways to engage with our audience, share knowledge and enhance client experience.
• Contribute to deliver quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc reports and presentations as requested by the board, distribution management, and sales.
• Put the client at the heart of all activity, ensuring the client experience is seamless, engaging, and informative.
• Ensure familiarity with Janus Henderson's product offering, financial promotions/literature principles and processes, as well as guidance from compliance. Ensure appropriate checks and sign off procedures are always adhered to.
• Travel across UK, Europe and North America as required.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• 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
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• All employee events
• Lunch allowance for use within subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Good knowledge of financial services marketing and events
• Educated to degree level or similar
• Significant experience in events management, including developing, implementing and managing events and events related activities
• Sound influencing skills, measured, diplomatic and assertive
• Highly detail orientated individual
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Experience using virtual event platforms and video conferencing software
• Computer literate, with good skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Nice to have skills

• Experience using Pardot / Salesforce
• Second language (preferably Italian, Spanish, German or French)

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

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 [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.