Product Development Associate

Janus Henderson Global Investors; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a candidate with experience in the financial industry to support product development initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing product documentation and liaising with various teams. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and attention to detail. The firm offers a hybrid working model and diverse benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday policies

Excellent health and wellbeing benefits

Paid volunteer time

Mentoring and leadership development programs

Lunch allowance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the financial industry.
• Knowledge of asset management industry and investment products.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver multiple initiatives to demanding deadlines.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support product development initiatives.
• Assist in the creation of documentation for new products.
• Oversee share class launches.
• Research competitor initiatives and product offerings.
• Build relationships across departments.

Skills

Experience in the financial industry

Knowledge of asset management and investment products

Good communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

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

• Support product development initiatives and the ongoing maintenance of Janus Henderson's product range in Europe

• Assist in the creation of documentation for new products and product enhancements, including preparation of committee presentations, product idea proposals and product specifications

• Oversee share class launches including business case and approval and hand-off to implementation partners

• Research competitor initiatives and product offerings

• Partner with members of the Product Strategy team to prepare analysis, research and other product information

• Help maintain product data and information such as pipeline documents and static data

• Help manage timelines and due dates of projects

• Build relationships across departments

• Carry out additional 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

Must have skills

• 1-2 years' of experience in the financial industry

• Knowledge of asset management industry and investment products

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to liaise with senior management, peers and other team members

• Ability to multi-task and deliver multiple initiatives to demanding deadlines

• Good organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Team Player with the ability to work on your own initiative

Nice to have skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong interrelationship skills

• Basic experience with industry data providers (e.g., Morningstar) is a plus

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 .

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.