Responsibility Project Manager

Why work for us

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job its about investingin 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

Join our Responsibility Team which drives our firms Responsibility strategy including corporate responsibility ESG integration across our portfolio suite and the development of JHI Brighter Future Funds for clients seeking purposeful investment. The team proactively navigates a dynamic regulatory landscape and partners closely with Investments Client Group Product Compliance Risk and Legal operating from both London and Denver.

In this role you will drive the analysis of emerging sustainability regulations and shape practical scalable solutions that enable Janus Henderson to meet global obligations with confidence. Acting as a key link between the Responsibility Strategy & Operations team and the wider organisation you will translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable plans ensuring compliance is embedded across processes and systems.

You will work in close partnership with the Responsibility Team and collaborate with multiple functionsincluding Compliance Risk Legal Product Investments and Client Groupto deliver solutions that balance regulatory demands with operational efficiency and client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design own and maintain end-to-end regulatory project plans and milestone schedules ensuring delivery of key outcomes aligned to strategic objectives.

• Lead stakeholder engagement activities including governance forums and workshops to gather validate and align business requirements.

• Monitor and assess new sustainability-related regulations across jurisdictions including UK TCFD SFDR CSRD CSDDD EU Taxonomy UK SRS (ISSB) and UK SDR assessing implications for Janus Hendersons products reporting and operations.
• Partner with Public Affairs to shape regulatory objectives and contribute to industry consultations drafting commentary and submissions to regulators where appropriate.
• Analyse new sustainability-related regulatory requirements to determine impact on portfolio characteristics data reporting frameworks and operational processes.
• Collaborate across the organisation to design optimal compliance approaches including frameworks methodologies and process enhancements that balance regulatory obligations with client and operational needs.
• Translate business requirements into actionable project plans including scope timelines dependencies and resource needs.
• Collect and interpret market intelligence and internal/external data to inform decision-making and meet regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide transition support for new regulations ensuring interim solutions are in place until long-term processes and systems are implemented.
• Build strong relationships and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders across the firm ensuring transparency and alignment on regulatory priorities.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

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 ClassPass
• 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
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Proven experience in project management ideally within financial services or asset management.
• Strong understanding of sustainability-related regulations with practical experience in one or more of the following: UK TCFD UK SRS (ISSB) SFDR CSRD CSDDD EU Taxonomy UK SDR
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable business and operational solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills including leading workshops and working groups to drive consensus and gather requirements.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data analysis and reporting frameworks.

Nice to have skills

• Experience with ESG data and reporting tools (e.g. Workiva Bloomberg ESG or similar platforms).
• Knowledge of global sustainability frameworks and standards beyond regulations such as GRI SASB or PRI.
• Change management expertise including embedding new processes and training stakeholders.
• Vendor and third-party management experience particularly for data providers or consulting partners.
• Exposure to technology-enabled solutions for regulatory reporting (data architecture workflow automation).

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

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 were committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Dont worry if you dont think you tick every box we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we cant accommodate every flexible working request were 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 pagehere.

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 employees 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.