Janus Henderson Investors · 17 hours ago
Director, Investment Specialist
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $200K/yrJanus Henderson Investors is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior financial outcomes through insights and disciplined investments. The Director, Investment Specialist will support the strategic growth of an asset class or client channel, drive business planning in collaboration with sales teams, and act as an asset class expert to enhance product performance and client engagement.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
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
Qualification
Required
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%
Preferred
CFA or CIMA preferred
Benefits
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
Competitive compensation
Pension/retirement plans
Various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Company
Janus Henderson Investors
Janus Henderson Investors is an asset management company that provides investment products and portfolio management services to its clients.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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General Catalyst
2025-12-22Private Equity
2025-12-22Acquired
2017-05-30IPO
Leadership Team
Roger Thompson
Group CFO
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