Executive Director, Alternatives Specialist

Janus Henderson Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Volunteer time

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors is seeking a senior, commercially oriented investment specialist to scale differentiated solutions at the intersection of alternatives, income, ETFs, and portfolio innovation. You will translate complex investment capabilities into practical, high-conviction client discussions.

The ideal candidate brings credibility across alternative investments and active ETF implementations, helping position Janus Henderson as a forward-looking partner for advisors and institutions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in asset management, alternatives, ETFs, portfolio construction, wealth management, or institutional distribution.
• Credibility in client-facing investment specialist, strategist, consultant, portfolio construction, or product strategy roles.
• Strong working knowledge of ETFs, active management, private markets, alternative investments, income strategies, and multi-asset implementation.
• Ability to discuss portfolio construction across public equities, fixed income, alternatives, private markets, and income-oriented strategies.
• Proven ability to simplify complex investment concepts for sophisticated advisor, platform, consultant, and institutional audiences.
• Strong commercial instincts, executive presence, presentation skills, and ability to influence across internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of partnering effectively with sales, product, portfolio management, marketing, and leadership teams to drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert across alternatives, private markets, income solutions, and non-traditional ETF strategies.
• Lead client and advisor conversations on portfolio construction, alternative allocations, income generation, diversification, liquidity, access, and implementation.
• Partner with sales, national accounts, model portfolio teams, product, portfolio management, ETF capital markets, and marketing to accelerate commercial adoption.
• Help shape positioning for private credit, asset-backed finance, securitized credit, real assets, derivative income, structured outcomes, and hybrid public/private portfolio solutions.
• Translate complex investment capabilities into clear, practical narratives for advisors, home offices and platforms.
• Develop high-quality thought leadership, client presentations, training materials, playbooks, and market commentary that support differentiated positioning.
• Identify growth opportunities across client types, including RIAs/RIA Aggregators, ETF model firms, family offices.
• Provide field intelligence on advisor demand, competitive positioning, implementation barriers, product gaps, and emerging market opportunities.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives involving ETFs, models, alternative access structures, income-oriented solutions, and next-generation portfolio delivery.
• Act as a connective force across investment teams and distribution, ensuring that our strongest capabilities are translated into scalable client outcomes.

Skills

Asset management

Alternatives & ETFs

Portfolio construction

Client-facing communication

Sales collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

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

We are seeking a senior, commercially oriented investment specialist to help Janus Henderson scale differentiated solutions at the intersection of alternatives, income, ETFs, and portfolio innovation. This role is designed for a top-decile candidate who can operate across private markets, public market implementation, and advisor-facing portfolio construction — translating complex investment capabilities into practical, high-conviction client conversations.

The ideal candidate will bring credibility across alternative investments, income-oriented solutions, active ETF implementation, and emerging portfolio structures. They will help position Janus Henderson as a forward-looking partner for advisors and institutions seeking differentiated sources of income, diversification, risk management, and scalable implementation across traditional and alternative allocations.

This is not a narrow product specialist role. It is a strategic growth role for someone who can connect investment insight, commercial judgment, client education, and innovation — helping shape how we bring alternatives, income, and ETF-based solutions to market.

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert across alternatives, private markets, income solutions, and non-traditional ETF strategies
• Lead client and advisor conversations on portfolio construction, alternative allocations, income generation, diversification, liquidity, access, and implementation
• Partner with sales, national accounts, model portfolio teams, product, portfolio management, ETF capital markets, and marketing to accelerate commercial adoption
• Help shape positioning for private credit, asset-backed finance, securitized credit, real assets, derivative income, structured outcomes, and hybrid public/private portfolio solutions
• Translate complex investment capabilities into clear, practical narratives for advisors, home offices and platforms
• Develop high-quality thought leadership, client presentations, training materials, playbooks, and market commentary that support differentiated positioning
• Identify growth opportunities across client types, including RIAs/RIA Aggregators, ETF model firms, family offices.
• Provide field intelligence on advisor demand, competitive positioning, implementation barriers, product gaps, and emerging market opportunities
• Contribute to innovation initiatives involving ETFs, models, alternative access structures, income-oriented solutions, and next-generation portfolio delivery
• Act as a connective force across investment teams and distribution, ensuring that our strongest capabilities are translated into scalable client outcomes
• 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 Wellhub
• 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
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience in asset management, alternatives, ETFs, portfolio construction, wealth management, or institutional distribution
• Demonstrated credibility in client-facing investment specialist, strategist, consultant, portfolio construction, or product strategy roles
• Strong working knowledge of ETFs, active management, private markets, alternative investments, income strategies, and multi-asset implementation
• Ability to discuss portfolio construction across public equities, fixed income, alternatives, private markets, and income-oriented strategies
• Proven ability to simplify complex investment concepts for sophisticated advisor, platform, consultant, and institutional audiences
• Strong commercial instincts, executive presence, presentation skills, and ability to influence across internal and external stakeholders
• Track record of partnering effectively with sales, product, portfolio management, marketing, and leadership teams to drive business outcomes

Nice to have skills

• CFA, CAIA, MBA, or other advanced investment credential strongly preferred
• Deep experience in one or more differentiated growth areas, including private credit, asset-backed finance, securitized credit, real assets, derivatives, structured products, model portfolios, or active ETFs
• Experience supporting advisor education, home office relationships, platform due diligence, model adoption, or institutional consultant engagement
• Familiarity with alternative access structures, interval funds, tender offer funds, BDCs, private funds, SMAs, ETFs, and model delivery frameworks
• Strong understanding of how advisors evaluate liquidity, fees, risk, income durability, tax considerations, and implementation trade-offs
• Existing relationships across key distribution channels, including wirehouses, RIAs, banks, independent broker-dealers, TAMPs, consultants, or institutional platforms

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

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

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through December 30, 2026.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

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.