Team Assistant, Responsibility
About The Position
Join our Responsibility Team, which drives our firm’s Responsibility strategy -including corporate responsibility, ESG integration across our portfolio suite, and the development of JHI Brighter Future Funds for clients seeking purposeful investment. The team proactively navigates a dynamic regulatory landscape and partners closely with Investments, Client Group, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Legal, operating from both London and Denver. As Team Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the entire Responsibility team’s productivity and cohesion, while providing direct administrative support to team leaders, including the Chief Responsibility Officer.
Requirements
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude, with the ability to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, fostering effective relationships across the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times.
- Sound judgment, able to distinguish priorities and identify what is most important.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to meet changing demands.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Previous administrative support experience.
- Experience within financial services.
Responsibilities
- Act as a central point of contact for the Responsibility team, helping to resolve operational challenges and facilitate effective communication.
- Support the execution of team projects and initiatives by assisting with documentation, tracking progress, and coordinating resources.
- Manage and maintain shared databases and information systems, supporting data integrity and accessibility for all team members.
- Contribute to onboarding and integration of new team members by managing orientation materials and supporting their transition.
- Liaise with external ESG membership organizations, as appropriate.
- Coordinate sell-side ESG research access.
- Manage Responsibility-related periodical subscriptions.
- Facilitate scheduling and logistics for group meetings, cross-departmental collaborations, and team events—both virtual and in-person.
- Oversee travel arrangements and expense management for the team.
- Provide general administrative support to the Chief Responsibility Officer and team leaders.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support team objectives.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
