Head of Operations & Investor Relations - Ascent Private Equity

Janus Henderson Investors•Denver, CO

1d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Operations and Investor Relations for Ascent, JHI’s internal platform for private investments, currently targeted at the pre-IPO / crossover stage. The platform conducts direct investments into private companies through externally raised capital, currently in single-transaction vehicles, but over time through scalable fund offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a senior product or operational role, within the hedge fund, private equity or asset management industry
Strong knowledge of private fund administration, including vendor oversight, risk management, compliance and finance
Proven track record of successfully building and managing strategic initiatives driving efficiency in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and portfolio management principles
Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to drive investor engagement and fundraising initiatives
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment concepts to a diverse audience
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in investor relations and hedge fund investments
Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with institutional investors, fund managers, and industry professionals
Ability to develop relationships to lead internal working groups
Proficiency in MS Office suite and investor relations platforms (e.g. CRM systems, investor portals)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or CFA designation preferred

Responsibilities

Be responsible for overseeing and managing all fund formation activities, including risk management, fund administration, legal, compliance, and finance, ensuring operational efficiency and supporting strategic growth initiatives
Develop and implement fund formation policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and senior executives to develop and execute the Ascent Crossover Opportunity strategic plan
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Monitor and manage internal and external relationships overseeing fund administration activities including risk management
Manage relationships with investors, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals
Collaborate with distribution for marketing and onboarding of prospective clients
Play a critical role in communicating our investment strategies, performance, and market outlook to existing and prospective investors
Serve as Director on Cayman fund offerings requiring annual training and familiarity with Cayman AML regulations
Represent Ascent platform at industry conferences and client meetings
Develop and implement investor relations strategies to enhance communication and engagement with investors
Serve as the primary point of contact for investor inquiries, meetings and reporting
Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and materials for investor meetings and conferences to strengthen investor relationships and drive fundraising efforts
Cultivate new relationships with prospective LPs, endowments and HNW clients
Actively collaborate with internal stakeholders e.g. portfolio managers, analysts, sales, distribution, product, press and counterparty management teams to ensure accurate and timely communication of investment performance and strategy updates
Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and investor sentiment to provide insights and recommendations to senior management
Serve as SME for client due diligence process, including responding to RFPs and DDQs
Manage the investor relations team, including hiring, training and performance management

Benefits

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
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.
competitive compensation
pension/retirement plans
various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits