Compensation Manager

Janus Henderson Investors U.S.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm in Greater London is seeking a Compensation Partner to act as the primary liaison for designated departments. The role requires significant experience in financial planning and analysis and partnering with senior management. You will oversee compensation forecasting, conduct job evaluations, and prepare recommendations on various compensation matters. Strong analytical and communication skills are necessary, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers hybrid work and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous Holiday policies

Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits

Paid volunteer time

Maternal/paternal leave benefits

Complimentary subscription to mindfulness app

Qualifications

• Experience of partnering with senior management up to ExCo level.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize large amounts of data.
• Ability to work efficiently within a global team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary compensation partner for designated departments.
• Own the compensation forecasting process.
• Facilitate the annual compensation round.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent

Partnering with senior management up to ExCo level

Significant FP&A experience

Strong analytical skills

Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

Ability to plan, prioritize and organize

Versatility to work with stakeholders

Ability to consider the bigger picture

Ability to work efficiently within a global team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Anaplan

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

• Act as the primary compensation partner for designated departments, providing strategic insight and challenge to senior management up to ExCo level
• Own the compensation forecasting process for designated departments, including reconciliation of forecast versions and detailed variance analysis versus actuals
• Support hiring decisions and organizational changes by modelling compensation impacts and advising on market benchmarks
• Facilitate the annual compensation round including; gain approval for proposed base pay increases, manage department profit pools, facilitate department and individual allocations process, administer payments to employees.
• Coordinate and manage data for participation in market compensation surveys and analyze results.
• Conduct job evaluation studies to formally match roles to the market.
• Prepare special studies and recommendations on subjects such as base pay, variable pay, equity, performance management and executive pay programs.
• Develop management and employee communication materials to support the company’s global compensation programs, to include the creating and delivery of Compensation and Total Reward Statements.
• Review, draft and provide technical support and guidance on compensation for employment offer letters and contracts.
• Compile information and draft language for the Company’s public disclosures, or in response to regulatory inquiries, and for client RFPs.
• Create board materials as requested.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• 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
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent or relevant industry experience
• Experience of partnering with senior management up to ExCo level
• Significant FP&A, management reporting or business partnering experience across multiple functions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to accumulate, organize and assimilate large amounts of data and information
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively
• Versatility to work with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Ability to consider bigger picture, whilst owning and focusing on details that support recommendations
• Ability to work efficiently within a global team

Nice to have skills

• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, laws, and regulations
• Proficiency with Power BI, Anaplan, or other financial reporting software
• Proven skills in job valuation methodologies
• Investment Management industry experience

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

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].

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).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson 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. Janus Henderson 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. All applications are subject to background checks.