Executive Director, Retirement
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
- Grow the firm’s retirement and insurance asset base across Retirement Plans, Annuities, COLI, and General Account assets
- Partner with the Head of Insurance and Retirement Group to lead retirement strategy, including sales execution, product innovation and client segmentation
- Serve as lead relationship manager for a targeted list of prospects and clients, including Recordkeepers, Mid-Market Consultants, Aggregators, Fiduciary Service Providers, and Insurance Carriers
- Develop and execute client-level sales and servicing strategies aligned with IRG priorities, annual sales targets and asset retention goals
- Clearly articulate the value of JHI products and services, including practice management and value add content, as well as capital markets and economic insights
- Drive durable, profitable growth across the IRG client base through proactive business development and relationship expansion
- Partner with assigned Account Managers and coach, mentor and develop IRG team members
- Contribute to IRG annual planning, including sales goals, budget development and strategic objectives
- Perform additional responsibilities as required
What to expect when you join our firm
- 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
- Discounted 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
Must have skills
- Proven Insurance and Retirement industry knowledge within asset management distribution
- Strong relationships with Recordkeepers and Retirement Aggregators
- 10+ years of sales, client relationship and distribution experience in financial services
- Ability to build and maintain differentiated internal and external relationships across all organizational levels
- Demonstrated ability to help design, launch and scale new retirement and insurance strategies
- Exceptionally strong writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to make sound decisions amid complexity, competing priorities and ambiguity
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Nice to have skills
- Graduate, post-graduate or professional qualification
- Series 7 and 63 licenses required
- Series 3 preferred
- CIMA, CFA or like expertise preferred
Supervisory responsibilities
- Yes
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 $145,000-$160,000 with additional variable compensation opportunities, including monthly commissions, quarterly and annual bonus This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through June 1, 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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.
#LI-SW1 #LI-Hybrid
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.