Junior RFP Writer (6 Month FTC)

Why work for us

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job its about investingin 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

We are looking for a candidate to join our established Junior RFP team for a six month period covering for a maternity leave. If successful in this placement you would have the possibility to join the 18-month Junior RFP Writer programme.

You will be focusing on gaining first-hand experience in the RFP (Request for Proposal) team and discovering what your future could be like with us through induction on the job learning skills trainings and networking opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the asset management industry beyond the RFP function. Many senior people in the industry started their careers in RFP and a strong performance in this space will position you favourably to progress your career in this industry by the end of the assignment.

• The RFP Team play a key role in asset generation (winning new business) and client retention by developing compelling proposals and client due diligence materials.
• In this role you will gain deep insight into all aspects of Janus Henderson by working with the database of RFP answers and with individual more senior writers to understand the scope of work the team undertake and to assist the writers in their work.
• Key assignments would include:
  • Working with the Knowledge Management Team and others to streamline and prepare content in order to feed automated solutions.
  • Contribute to projects aiming to streamline and find efficiencies in the overall RFP process including full engagement with our new Gen AI RFP tool.
  • Fulfil recurring DDQ (due diligence questionnaires) and RFIs (requests for information) as required working with stakeholders across the business at varying levels of seniority.
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• 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
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must-have skills

• A strong interest in financial markets asset management and investing generally and willingness to rapidly progress this knowledge set
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal / written communication skills with the ability to confidently engage across all levels of the organization whilst being able to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team.
• Must thrive in a dynamic fast-paced culture and have the ability to work to well-defined deadlines
• Positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn as you go
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office Suite and Teams
• Strong writing and proofreading skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure data and content is accurate relevant and consistent

Nice to have skills

• Exposure to Gen AI and Chat GPT
• A highly organized flexible and pragmatic problem-solving mindset and strong project management capability

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

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 were committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dont worry if you dont think you tick every box we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we cant accommodate every flexible working request were 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 .

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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 pagehere.

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 employees 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.