Assist in the production of board papers ensuring they are properly collated and dispatched within agreed timescales
Source supporting information and drafting routine reports as required for inclusion in the Board papers
Make the necessary arrangements for Board meetings and general ad hoc meetings, e.g. room bookings, refreshments etc.
Support the production of the annual report and accounts, half yearly reports and interim management statements to shareholders of the investment trusts, including
Prepare mailing requirements and ordering of label data from various providers
Maintain the statutory records, registers and annual returns for the investment trusts including maintenance of the Diligent Entities database system
Submit returns to the Registrar of Companies
Share the responsibility for making all stock exchange(s) announcements e.g. daily net asset values, voting rights, dispensation, substantial shareholder, share buy-back, dividends, results, director's dealings, (keeping director's dealings up to date), etc. in accordance with agreed procedures
Circulate monthly portfolio valuations
Assist the Company Secretaries to ensure loan facility compliance certificates are signed off and dispatched within agreed timescales each month
Check the website entries for the trusts to ensure that investment trust client information is accurate and up to date
Maintain the filing system for the investment trust clients
Prepare agendas, letters and general correspondence as required
Assist with special ad hoc projects as directed by the Company Secretaries
Assist with ad hoc departmental matters
Liaise with appropriate external suppliers
Work closely with the other assistants in the team and provide cover as necessary.
Carry out other duties as assigned
Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
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
All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong organisational skills and able to prioritise effectively
Strong attention to detail
Able to work as part of a team and prepared to share team structure responsibilities
Experience of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook is essential
Numerate
Able to work under pressure and use own initiative

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.
No
Mentoring
Leadership development programs
Regular training
Career development services
Continuing education courses

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