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Division: Risk & Compliance (ex Lux)
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
This is a critical role aligned to Janus Henderson’s ambition to be a leader in the responsible adoption of AI across asset management. As the firm explores broader use of AI to enhance client service, investment processes, operational efficiency and decision-making, this role will ensure innovation is supported by clear governance, effective oversight and appropriate controls. The successful candidate will help Janus Henderson realise the benefits of AI while identifying, managing and mitigating the associated risks, supporting responsible growth for clients, the firm and its regulators.
Responsibilities
AI Regulation, Legislation and Industry Standards
Monitors the regulatory and legislative landscape for rule-making developments. Interprets the regulatory implications of AI - e.g. EU AI Act and disseminates this effectively across the business
Owns legislative, regulatory and other rule-based (standards) interpretation, working with the Governance Implementation team and other relevant teams to translate requirements into policies, guardrails, automated platform controls
AI Policy owner for the firm, working in partnership with Head of AI, and other relevant stakeholders – Data Privacy, CISO, Technology,
Owns AI Risk Appetite and Risk Framework including risk tiering applied to requests for approvals
Responsible for establishing ethical AI and agentic or autonomous conduct standards
Provides advice and governance implementation requirements arising from laws, regs, standards or policies.
Responsible for ensuring AI Risk management interacts seamlessly with other Risk Management Policies and Procedures – e.g. Risk Taxonomy and RCSA, Risk Events
Responsible for establishing monitoring capabilities supported by effective technology solutions
Responsible for overseeing and monitoring AI use and outcomes to ensure compliance with relevant AI legislation, regulation, internal standards and policies
Responsible for overseeing risks arising from individual or collective use of AI, including:
hallucinations
access breaches
inappropriate non-business use
Responsible for chairing the “Approval Body” within the governance framework
Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
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
Strong knowledge of AI regulation and governance frameworks, including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF and relevant industry standards.
Proven experience owning or operating enterprise policy, governance and risk frameworks, ideally relating to AI, technology, data or model risk.
Strong understanding of AI risks, controls and monitoring practices, including risks arising from individual or collective use of AI.
Experience establishing monitoring capabilities, adequately resourced and supported by effective technology solutions.
Experience establishing ethical AI and agentic or autonomous conduct standards.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business controls and operating models.
Experience providing oversight and challenge within a regulated environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-making.
Experience in financial services or another regulated industry.
Experience leading others, chairing governance forums or driving decision-making across senior stakeholder groups.
Nice to have skills
Experience with AI governance platforms, model inventories or risk workflow tools.
Understanding of cloud, data and technology control environments relevant to AI deployment.
Familiarity with third-party/vendor AI risk management, including due diligence and ongoing oversight.
Knowledge of responsible AI principles, including explainability, transparency, fairness and human oversight.
Experience designing or contributing to training, awareness or adoption materials for AI governance.
Supervisory responsibilities
Yes
Potential for growth
Regular training
Continuing education courses
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through October 18, 2026.
Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.
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 candidates 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
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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 .
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer .All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.
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.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
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