Personal Assistant (6 month FTC)

About Us

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job; it’s about investing in a brighter future together. Our mission is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We protect and grow our core business, amplify our strengths, and diversify where we have the right. Our values—Clients Come First, Execution Supersedes Intention, Together We Win, Diversity Improves Results, Truth Builds Trust—guide everything we do. If our mission, values, and purpose align with yours, we would love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support front-line Portfolio Managers (including desk heads), Research Analysts, and support teams. The role includes:

• Extensive diary management
• Meeting coordination across various time zones
• Travel arrangements (domestic and international flights, accommodation, transportation), creation of travel itineraries, and visa applications
• Expense processing
• Manage T&E budgets
• Maintaining holiday records
• Collaborating with other PAs within the business and covering during holidays and sickness
• Managing internal systems and databases
• 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 engage with the community
• Support for professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement, and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• All-employee events, networking opportunities, and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use in our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and positive attitude
• Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
• Proven ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Prior experience as a team secretary or PA within a financial institution
• Diary management and travel booking experience
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Problem solving—identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook skills
• Advanced typing skills

Nice to have skills

• Experience in a medium/large global firm
• Advanced Word and PowerPoint; Excel experience preferred
• Willingness to take on projects when required

Supervisory responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Potential for growth

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

Compliance, regulations & work expectations

You will be expected to understand and adhere to the regulatory obligations of the firm, the governed entity requirements, and JHI policies applicable to your role. We are committed to an inclusive and supportive environment and value diversity. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact recruiter@janushenderson.com.

Additional information

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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus from the profit pool. Individual bonuses are determined based on company, department, team, and individual performance.

Benefits & equal opportunity

Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. For details, please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page.

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. We may require adherence to the Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and related disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and activities, as applicable to the role.

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.