Associate Director, Change Management

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 role sits within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer function of Janus Henderson Investors’ Global Technology organization. Global Technology consists of 450 employees across the UK, the US, Australia, and other APAC countries.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the Sr. Technology Operations Manager and Technology Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies that align with organizational goals
• Coordinate and integrate strategies across key areas such as communication, resistance management, coaching, sponsorship, and training to ensure a cohesive approach
• Conduct comprehensive organizational assessments to identify areas for improvement and develop tailored change management plans
• Develop and deliver targeted training programs and materials, utilizing a persona-based approach to equip employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt to changes effectively
• Create actionable deliverables and template for essential change management levers, including communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, coaching strategies, and resistance management plans, to maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management activities, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions to enhance outcomes
• Provide thought leadership and insights on best practices, stay up to date with industry trends in change management, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve change management processes and practices

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies

• 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
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in Organizational Change Management or Project Management
• Familiarity with change management practices (e.g., PROSCI, ADKAR, Kotter) to support agile working
• Strong skills in architecting and delivering best practice approaches to change management
• Experience designing and delivering training materials that align with the change management strategies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken – able to communicate complex issues succinctly
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, trustworthiness, and eagerness to learn and develop
• Proven ability to earn stakeholder trust and influence outcomes

Nice to have skills

• Prosci Certification (e.g. Certified Change Management Practitioner), or similar credential
• Experience communicating to both technical and non-technical audiences

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 $100,000-$125,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be posted through October 30, 2025.

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 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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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Annual Bonus Opportunity:  Position is 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 / Affirmative Action 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.

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.