Valuations Manager

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer time

Tuition/qualification reimbursement

Maternal/paternal leave benefits

Wellbeing benefits including Headspace subscription

Unique employee events

Job summary

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF in Denver is seeking a skilled leader to head the global asset valuations function. The role involves overseeing a team responsible for fair valuation across multiple asset classes, particularly in private investments. Candidates must demonstrate strong valuation expertise, leadership in asset management, and a commitment to compliance. Benefits include hybrid working arrangements, professional development support, and competitive compensation ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong technical valuation background with significant experience in private credit and other private investments.
• Ability to review financial statements, cap tables, and company performance drivers.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing teams in an asset management or financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global asset valuations function, overseeing valuation processes.
• Manage a team responsible for fair valuation, reporting, and NAV oversight.
• Conduct detailed valuation work for private credit and private equity.

Skills

Valuation Expertise

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Client & Team Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

Lead the global asset valuations function, overseeing processes across multiple asset classes with a focus on private investments. Manage a high‑performing team responsible for fair valuation, reporting, IBOR/PBOR price validation, and NAV oversight. Partner closely with investment teams, auditors, pricing vendors, and technology partners to deliver a robust, controlled and scalable valuation framework.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Valuations analysts.
• Oversee asset pricing activities across IBOR, PBOR, and NAV functions.
• Execute valuation oversight and price verification, including developing and reviewing fair value models.
• Conduct detailed valuation work for private credit and private equity, including market comparables, financial statement analysis, and model documentation.
• Present valuation matters to regional pricing committees and fund boards.
• Support valuation work for annual and interim audits.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to enhance the operating model and drive process improvements.
• Work closely with portfolio management, technology, compliance, legal, and risk teams to implement robust valuation procedures.
• Lead operational projects related to new processes, system enhancements, and control improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards; represent the Valuations function in audits and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a key escalation point.
• Own and maintain the global valuation policy, ensuring consistent application across asset classes.
• Lead the valuation governance framework, including independent challenge processes and committee engagement.
• Oversee third‑party valuation agents, conducting methodology reviews and due diligence.
• Develop and enhance cashflow‑based valuation models for private credit, including scenario and stress analyses.
• Support valuation methodology design for new product launches, including private credit vehicles and global fund structures.
• Lead valuation technology and data‑governance initiatives to improve automation, controls, and data integrity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm

• 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 and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well‑being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Deep Valuation Expertise: Strong technical valuation background with significant experience in private credit and other private investments; ability to review financial statements, cap tables, and company performance drivers.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success managing and developing teams in an asset management or financial services environment.
• Operational Excellence: Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Ability to identify, design, and implement process enhancements.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled at building and maintaining productive relationships across business areas and with external partners.
• Client & Team Focus: Commitment to collaboration and delivering exceptional service.

Nice to have skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster inclusive, trusting relationships at all levels.
• Experience interacting with clients, auditors, and pricing vendors

Supervisory responsibilities

• Yes - Direct management of a team of valuation professionals.

Potential for growth

• Regular training
• Continuing education courses

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through June 15, 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 pagehere .

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.