Associate Director/Senior Associate Director, Intermediary (Greater China), Asia Client Group
Janus Henderson
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
- Work with the Intermediary Sales, Asia team to develop new business opportunities and actively service Janus Henderson’s existing book of business in Greater China, with a primary focus on retail distribution channels
- Proactively engage with Chinese clients to drive communications, identify marketing and sales initiatives, and provide timely market updates and insights in Chinese.
- Deliver client presentations in Mandarin and English
- Oversight the localization of presentations and reports
- Identify industry trends and turn them into business opportunities.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel regularly within Greater China
- Work closely with internal teams (Product, Marketing, Client Servicing, Fund Operations, Strategic Accounts team, etc.) to ensure that all client requirements and/or requests are promptly met
- Contribute to maintaining a team culture that is open, communicative and collaborative
- Support broader distribution initiatives in the region and globally
- Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- 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
- Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
- Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
- All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
Must have skills
- 5 - 10 years of related industry experience, preferably from fund sales covering intermediary clients
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently but not in silos
- Possess a strong knowledge of mutual funds / investment products covering all major asset classes
- Able to simplify and articulate investment concepts in a structured and coherent manner
- Native or strong written and oral Mandarin.
- Recognised business / finance degree or equivalent qualification. CFA chartered holder is a plus.
Nice to have skills
- Proficiency in Cantonese would be a plus
- Proficient in the use of Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Morningstar, Bloomberg
- Team player who is self-motivated, able to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Meticulous with a strong sense of responsibility
Supervisory responsibilities
- No
Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)
- Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets
- Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering
- Annual attestation
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.
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 recruiter@janushenderson.com
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.
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. All applications are subject to background checks.
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.