The deferred compensation plan has concluded its record keeper search launched in August.
The fund was oversubscribed and closed less than five months after its launch.
The new director of investor relations joins the firm from Allspring Global Investments.
Janus Henderson Group will now serve as The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America’s investment grade public fixed-income manager.
The deferred compensation plan replaced its international large-cap value equity manager in the fourth quarter due to underperformance.
The firm’s rebranding followed a research process and feedback from clients, investors and employees.
The firm had been on watch since the first quarter of 2024.
The search is due to the upcoming contract expiration of incumbent Northwest Capital Management.
Pedro Guazo will join the firm after serving as ceo for the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund’s office of investment management.
Both job postings expire next month.