Director, Defined Contribution Specialist

Janus Henderson Investors

$180K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of client-facing sales or product specialist experience in finance or related fields.
  • A college degree is required, showcasing foundational knowledge.
  • Hold both Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses, with a potential need for additional licenses over time.
  • Advanced degree (MBA) or professional designation (CFA or CFP) is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Drive gross sales and net new revenue within an assigned territory of approximately 250-300 Defined Contribution advisory practices.
  • Meet or exceed sales goals by servicing a focused list of top DC advisors and consultants.
  • Partner with retail wholesalers to support advisors interested in Defined Contribution business.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to set objectives and prioritize market opportunities effectively.
  • Deliver value-added services to plan sponsors and retirement-focused advisors as necessary.
  • Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options and reasonable accommodations available.
  • Generous holiday policies including paid time off.
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, featuring corporate membership to Wellhub.
  • Paid volunteer hours to engage with the community.
  • Professional development support including courses and tuition reimbursement.
  • Maternity and paternity leave benefits along with family services.
  • Unique employee engagement activities, including a 14er challenge.
  • Availability of complimentary snacks, beverages, and regular employee happy hours.
Full Job Description
Your opportunity

This person will be expected to drive gross sales and net new revenue within their assigned territory, calling on a select group of approximately 250 to 300 Defined Contribution advisory practices. In addition, the DC Specialist will partner with their Janus Henderson retail wholesaler counterparts to provide sales support to all other advisors.

  • Meet or exceed stated sales goal by servicing a focused list of identified top DC advisors and consultants in a specified territory.
  • Partner with retail wholesales to service all other advisors pursuing Defined Contribution business.
  • Work closely with the Insurance and Retirement Group, Channel Marketing and Distribution Strategy and Analysis to set objectives and prioritize opportunities.
  • Deliver our value-added to plan sponsors, industry participants and retirement focused-advisors where and when needed.
  • Carry 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 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

  • Client facing sales and/or product specialist experience.
  • A college degree is required.
  • Series 7 and Series 63 is required. Other securities licenses may be required during the normal course of employment.


Nice to have skills

  • An advanced degree (MBA) or professional designation (CFA or CFP) is preferred, but not required.


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 $180,000 - $200,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through August 30, 2026.

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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 page here.

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