Director, Investment Strategist - Fixed Income

GWP•Boston, MA

3d•$190,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Supports strategic growth of an asset class, region or client channel Drives growth & business planning of pre-agreed products in region/channel in partnership with sales team and Client Portfolio Manager (CPM) owners Understands investment process and macro content to drive growth across broad set of products Servers as an asset class expert with technical skills, bringing Portfolio Construction Strategy (PCS) elements to the fore; and serve as an important aide to their Distribution partners Works closely with CPMs and Product Specialists to refine product expertise and ensure awareness of product performance and drivers Drive new sales through extensive travel in market Significant client prospecting Carry out other duties as assigned What to expect when you join our firm 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 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

Requirements

Business / Commercial Acumen – able to proactively develop clear objectives backed by data, understanding any problems that may prevent them being achieved and a way to overcome them
Executive Presence – able to interact with advisors and company executives at all levels
Client Skills – able to write and report for a variety of audiences, adapting key messages by client type, and presenting and communicating with clients clearly and confidently
Investment Knowledge – deep understanding of specific asset class and/or region, including the impact of macro environment
Data Assessment – able to use market data to inform business decisions and client communications
Partnership – able to partner with CPM, Product Specialists and Distribution teams, able to listen and communicate effectively for different audiences to build trust
Agility – able to respond effectively to changing environments, and proactively find ways to provide innovative solutions for clients and teams
Travel – role will require substantial travel within markets which may be as much as 60%

Nice To Haves

CFA or CIMA preferred

Responsibilities

Supports strategic growth of an asset class, region or client channel
Drives growth & business planning of pre-agreed products in region/channel in partnership with sales team and Client Portfolio Manager (CPM) owners
Understands investment process and macro content to drive growth across broad set of products
Servers as an asset class expert with technical skills, bringing Portfolio Construction Strategy (PCS) elements to the fore; and serve as an important aide to their Distribution partners
Works closely with CPMs and Product Specialists to refine product expertise and ensure awareness of product performance and drivers
Drive new sales through extensive travel in market
Significant client prospecting
Carry out other duties as assigned

Benefits

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
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
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.