What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of SMA position at Janus Henderson Investors?
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
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 .
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $230,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open through end of April 2025.
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is 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
Janus Henderson Investors 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.
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.
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
- Responsible for developing and driving product development initiatives as a key member of the Product Strategy Development Team
- Own the design and construction of new SMA product concepts and enhancements to existing products
- Lead matrixed interdepartmental SMA-focused team to maintain multi-billion dollar book of business
- Team with product, trading, compliance, operations and legal, to ensure delivery of SMA strategies and enhancement of service model across single, dual, and model-delivered SMAs
- Partner with distribution and marketing to develop business growth strategy and collateral
- Work with investments to extend existing and new strategies into SMA vehicles
- Collaborate with distribution specialist team to implement client growth strategies
- Serve as subject matter expert for product line
- Drive front to back quality assurance assessments to mitigate operating risk and in support of a cohesive operating framework through a matrixed SMA team.
- Enhance product offerings to align with changing client preferences
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- 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
- Discounted 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
- A thorough understanding of the complete SMA/UMA workflow, inclusive of operational and regulatory requirements
- Integrate research, development and sales/marketing strategies to successfully install new SMA products and services or rationalize existing products
- Act as a primary interface with other departments, including investment to drive products from approval to full implementation
- Understands and embraces distribution channel dynamics, which allows for successful implementation across diverse platforms and sponsor types.
- Find opportunities for SMA client growth and retention
- Presents new SMA product strategies to senior management, product development committee, and cross-functional implementation teams
- Conduct ongoing analysis on existing SMA product platform to ensure long-term marketability and profitability.
- Assists with internal training for new product launches
- Work with external SMA platform service providers to deliver operating enhancements and client customization services.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the asset management business and investment products, including peer-based knowledge of industry standard methodologies, third party providers and innovative solutions.
- Experience assimilating complex and varied market data into a timely case for product development
- Strong knowledge of SMA products and services
- Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to drive ideas from concept to completion
- Ability to set goals, work independently and drive results
- Strong interrelationship skills
- Strong experience with presentation development and delivery
- Strong organizational skills
- 8-10 years’ experience in product management or product development focused on SMA
- Bachelor’s Degree
- CFA or MBA preferred
- 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 .
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $230,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open through end of April 2025.
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is 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
Janus Henderson Investors 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.
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.
Salary : $200,000 - $230,000
