Managing Director, Head of Product

This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.

Your opportunity

• Lead development of Janus Henderson’s commercial/product strategy and define goals, ensuring alignment with Investments and Distribution initiatives.

• Identify and push for delivery of mechanisms to better deliver our investment capability to wider markets in the US and globally.

• Identify investment capability gaps and amendments and lead the business to execute change where required.

• Understand industry opportunities, assess JHI capability to take such opportunities and sponsor projects to deliver on such opportunities.

• Have a deep understanding of Investment strategies and teams to challenge the status quo and ensure our capabilities meet the needs of our clients and business.

• Work with Corporate strategy team to support the understanding of our business needs and to support inorganic growth opportunities.

• Partner with the global product team members and other JHI functions to deliver change to the business.

• Report to business functions and committees including GSPC to communicate activities and plans.

• Keep up to date on regulations, policy and government actions related to identify growth opportunities.

• 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 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

Must have skills

• A proven track record of success building product opportunities within asset management. capabilities within varying regulatory environments as well as leading global efforts and teams across an array of investment offerings and client segments.

• An ability to operate strategically but also ensure a pragmatic approach to product development and management.

• Technical knowledge of both products and operations necessary to build best-in-class capabilities at the highest level of fiduciary and compliance standards.

• An understanding of the regulatory environments in Janus Henderson’s key areas of operation will be essential.

• Ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance.

• Ability to effectively engage with sophisticated global audiences, both internally and externally. Should possess strong communication, attention to detail and presentation skills and be capable of working closely with and presenting to senior management, Boards of Directors, and other key stakeholders and partners.

Nice to have skills

• Will ideally have had experience across investment vehicles including ETFs, Mutual Funds, SMAs, CITS and Solutions.

• Global management of internal stakeholders (more specifically in US, Europe, Asia-Pacific) preferred.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring

• Leadership development programs

• Regular training

• Career development services

• Continuing education courses

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $275,000-300,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open through November 30, 2026.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [email protected] .

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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 (https://www.janushenderson.com/careers/) .

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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.

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.