Location
London

Hours
Hybrid working environment with flexibility

Salary
Competitive compensation with potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus award based on company and individual performance

About the Role
Join Janus Henderson as a Corporate Secretariat Assistant and be part of a high-performing, well-regarded team reporting directly to the Head of UK Corporate Secretariat. You will provide corporate secretarial and governance support to UK regulated entity boards and other subsidiaries within the Group. Key duties include providing corporate secretarial services, preparing agendas, reviewing papers, attending meetings, preparing minutes, managing minute reviews and following up on action items. You will own and maintain the team Governance tracker and manage governance processes such as quarterly reviews of authorised signatory lists. The role also involves supporting legal entity changes including filings with Companies House and overseas registries, managing the annual accounts process for subsidiaries, responding to KYC and other information requests, and assisting with process improvements. You will leverage AI technology to enhance efficiency and support high-quality delivery. This role offers a supportive hybrid working environment, generous holiday policies, excellent health and wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub, paid volunteer time, professional development support, parental leave benefits, employee networking events, and a lunch allowance for use in the onsite canteen.

Experience
Experience working in a company secretarial or governance role is essential. Proven minute taking experience and knowledge of board processes and procedures are required.

About you
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to follow instructions and processes accurately. Good interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications
Relevant Company Secretarial qualifications or studying towards Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualifications are desirable. Knowledge of English company law and company secretarial requirements is advantageous. Background or experience within asset management and/or financial services is a plus. Familiarity with or prior use of AI technology is beneficial.