Assistant Business Manager
Janus Henderson · Denver, CO
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About the Job
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 This is a high-impact, highly visible role supporting the Chief of Staff (People) and wider leadership team. You’ll help translate priorities into execution - connecting strategy, operations and communications to ensure the function runs effectively. You’ll work across senior stakeholders, contribute to key leadership forums (including ExCo), and play a critical role in delivering the People strategy for the firm.
Executive & leadership support
- Support the Chief of Staff in driving key priorities across the People function
- Coordinate ExCo and senior leadership materials (papers, agendas, follow-ups)
- Track actions and commitments, ensuring delivery against deadlines
Business management & operations
- Support business planning, tracking and reporting across the function
- Maintain key management information (scorecards, metrics, dashboards)
- Assist with budgeting, invoicing and financial tracking
- Help ensure strong governance and control across activities
Project coordination & delivery
- Support delivery of priority projects (e.g. engagement surveys, People initiatives, transformation programmes)
- Coordinate inputs across teams and ensure alignment to timelines
- Identify risks and proactively resolve issues
Communications & engagement
- Support internal communications for the People function and leadership updates
- Help shape clear, consistent messaging across channels
- Coordinate key events, offsites and leadership forums
Stakeholder management
- Act as a key point of coordination across People, Finance, Communications and other functions
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Help ensure alignment across competing priorities
What to expect when you join our firm
- 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
- Experience in a business management, project management, or chief of staff support role
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and/or leadership teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information
- Highly proactive, with strong problem-solving mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Nice to have skills
- Knowledge and experience of the Senior Manager and Certification Regime
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 $85,000-$100,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through August 31, 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.
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.