Assistant Business Manager

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 Your opportunity This is a high-impact, highly visible role supporting the Chief of Staff (People) and wider leadership team. You'll help translate priorities into execution - connecting strategy, operations and communications to ensure the function runs effectively. You'll work across senior stakeholders, contribute to key leadership forums (including ExCo), and play a critical role in delivering the People strategy for the firm. Executive & Leadership Support

• Support the Chief of Staff in driving key priorities across the People function
• Coordinate ExCo and senior leadership materials (papers, agendas, follow-ups)
• Track actions and commitments, ensuring delivery against deadlines Business management & operations
• Support business planning, tracking and reporting across the function
• Maintain key management information (scorecards, metrics, dashboards)
• Assist with budgeting, invoicing and financial tracking
• Help ensure strong governance and control across activities Project coordination & delivery
• Support delivery of priority projects (e.g. engagement surveys, People initiatives, transformation programmes)
• Coordinate inputs across teams and ensure alignment to timelines
• Identify risks and proactively resolve issues Communications & engagement
• Support internal communications for the People function and leadership updates
• Help shape clear, consistent messaging across channels
• Coordinate key events, offsites and leadership forums Stakeholder management
• Act as a key point of coordination across People, Finance, Communications and other functions
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Help ensure alignment across competing priorities 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
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen Must have skills
• Experience in a business management, project management, or chief of staff support role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and/or leadership teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information
• Highly proactive, with strong problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Nice to have skills
• Knowledge and experience of the Senior Manager and Certification Regime 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. 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 (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.