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About the Role

We are seeking a senior, commercially oriented investment specialist to help Janus Henderson scale differentiated solutions at the intersection of alternatives, income, ETFs, and portfolio innovation. This role is designed for a top-decile candidate who can operate across private markets, public market implementation, and advisor-facing portfolio construction — translating complex investment capabilities into practical, high-conviction client conversations. This is a strategic growth role for someone who can connect investment insight, commercial judgment, client education, and innovation — helping shape how we bring alternatives, income, and ETF-based solutions to market.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior subject matter expert across alternatives, private markets, income solutions, and non-traditional ETF strategies
Lead client and advisor conversations on portfolio construction, alternative allocations, income generation, diversification, liquidity, access, and implementation
Partner with sales, national accounts, model portfolio teams, product, portfolio management, ETF capital markets, and marketing to accelerate commercial adoption
Help shape positioning for private credit, asset-backed finance, securitized credit, real assets, derivative income, structured outcomes, and hybrid public/private portfolio solutions
Translate complex investment capabilities into clear, practical narratives for advisors, home offices and platforms
Develop high-quality thought leadership, client presentations, training materials, playbooks, and market commentary that support differentiated positioning
Identify growth opportunities across client types, including RIAs/RIA Aggregators, ETF model firms, family offices.
Provide field intelligence on advisor demand, competitive positioning, implementation barriers, product gaps, and emerging market opportunities
Contribute to innovation initiatives involving ETFs, models, alternative access structures, income-oriented solutions, and next-generation portfolio delivery
Act as a connective force across investment teams and distribution, ensuring that our strongest capabilities are translated into scalable client outcomes
Carry out other duties as assigned

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in asset management, alternatives, ETFs, portfolio construction, wealth management, or institutional distribution
Demonstrated credibility in client-facing investment specialist, strategist, consultant, portfolio construction, or product strategy roles
Strong working knowledge of ETFs, active management, private markets, alternative investments, income strategies, and multi-asset implementation
Ability to discuss portfolio construction across public equities, fixed income, alternatives, private markets, and income-oriented strategies
Proven ability to simplify complex investment concepts for sophisticated advisor, platform, consultant, and institutional audiences
Strong commercial instincts, executive presence, presentation skills, and ability to influence across internal and external stakeholders
Track record of partnering effectively with sales, product, portfolio management, marketing, and leadership teams to drive business outcomes
No supervisory responsibilities
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.
Expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

Skills

Alternatives
Income solutions
ETFs
Portfolio construction
Private markets
Active management
Multi-asset implementation
Public equities
Fixed income
Commercial judgment
Client education
Innovation
Private credit
Asset-backed finance
Securitized credit
Real assets
Derivative income
Structured outcomes
Hybrid public/private portfolio solutions
Thought leadership
Client presentations
Training materials
Playbooks
Market commentary
RIAs/RIA Aggregators
ETF model firms
Family offices
CFA
CAIA
MBA
Model portfolios
Advisor education
Home office relationships
Platform due diligence
Model adoption
Institutional consultant engagement
Alternative access structures
Interval funds
Tender offer funds
BDCs
Private funds
SMAs
Model delivery frameworks
Liquidity
Fees
Risk
Income durability
Tax considerations
Implementation trade-offs
Wirehouses
RIAs
Banks
Independent broker-dealers
TAMPs
Consultants
Institutional platforms

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years of relevant experience

Education Level

CFA, CAIA, MBA, or other advanced investment credential strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$180,000-$200,000

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Generous Holiday policies
Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
Paid volunteer time
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
Competitive compensation
Pension/retirement plans
Various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Annual discretionary bonus opportunity

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

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.
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!
If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.