Head of UK Secretariat

2 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Janus Henderson Investors Full time

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


You will provide an important role in leading and managing the Corporate Secretariat team based in London. The team is high-performing and well-regarded and provides the full range of corporate secretarial and governance support to UK regulated entity boards and other subsidiaries in the Group. This is a senior role operating at all levels of the Group, including liaison with Executive & Non-Executive Directors and Senior Management.


In addition to acting as Company Secretary to UK regulated entity boards in the Group, you will be expected to review existing policies and procedures for the team with an eye for developing and maintaining the function as the corporate governance specialists for the firm. This includes instituting strong practices for the UK regulated entity boards and other subsidiaries, as well as advising on governance best practice across the firm.


This is a newly created position that we are excited to bring into the team that will comprise one Company Secretary, one Assistant Company Secretary and one Corporate Secretariat Assistant.


You will:

  • Lead and manage the Corporate Secretariat team, ensuring appropriate development and mentoring opportunities for all members of the team
  • Effectively and efficiently prioritise team deliverables, balancing long-term and immediate business requirements
  • Oversee team control measures in place (e.g. departmental RCSA) and ensure governance practices and procedures adopted in the team are in line with best practice and implement enhancements as needed
  • Act as the point of escalation for colleagues as needed to support the resolution of cross-functional governance challenges and coach the team to develop their capability in this respect
  • Provide the full range of corporate secretarial support, including in relation to UK regulated entity boards in the Group
  • Prepare agendas for board meetings, attend meetings, prepare minutes, manage minute reviews and follow up on action items
  • Monitor the quality of board and committee papers and processes, and identify, recommend and implement improvements, providing feedback to report authors
  • Pro-actively engage with and provide corporate governance advice and support to key stakeholders, to ensure that the firm’s boards (and committees) are operating effectively and in accordance with best practice from a corporate governance perspective
  • Lead on governance and regulatory projects and implement changes where required
  • Lead on the identification and implementation of process and procedural improvements for the Corporate Secretariat team
  • Undertake horizon scanning for legal and regulatory developments impacting the Corporate Secretariat team’s activities.
  • Carrying out additional 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


  • Qualified Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance Professional
  • Strong leadership experience in a Corporate Secretariat function
  • Experience of working with Senior Managers, Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors in a Corporate Secretariat function, ideally within the asset management industry
  • Knowledge of relevant company law and corporate secretarial requirements (English law requirements)
  • Well-developed knowledge and experience of implementation of regulated board processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime and Consumer Duty
  • Pro-active
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Strong attention to detail


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 we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications 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

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