Company Secretary

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

You will provide the full range of corporate secretarial and governance support to UK regulated entity boards in the Group. This is a role operating at all levels of the Group, including liaison with Executive & Non-Executive Directors and Senior Management.

You will report directly to the Head of Corporate Secretariat and will provide an important role in working with the other Company Secretary to supervise and coach more junior members of the team. This is a newly created position that we are excited to bring into the team that will now comprise two Company Secretaries and two Assistant Company Secretaries.

You will:

• Provide the full range of corporate secretarial support, including in relation to UK regulated entity boards in the Group
• Prepare agendas for board meetings, attending meetings, preparing minutes, managing minute reviews and following up on action items
• Liaise with management regarding the provision and content of board papers
• Provide corporate governance advice and support to the business, to ensure that the firm’s boards (and committees) are operating effectively and in accordance with best practice from a corporate governance perspective
• Oversee corporate governance processes for the Corporate Secretariat team
• Participate in governance and regulatory projects and implement changes where required
• Assist with the identification and implementation of process and procedural improvements for the Corporate Secretariat team
• Undertake horizon scanning for legal and regulatory developments impacting the Corporate Secretariat team’s activities.
• Supervising and coaching more junior members of team
• Carrying 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

• Qualified Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance Professional
• Experience of working with Senior Managers and Directors in a Corporate Secretariat function, ideally within the asset management industry
• Knowledge of relevant company law and corporate secretarial requirements (English law requirements)
• Well-developed knowledge of regulated board processes and procedures
• Knowledge of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime and Consumer Duty
• Pro-active
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail

Nice to have skills

• Background and experience within financial services

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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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.