Associate Director - Marketing Communications Compliance

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 

We are seeking a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented compliance professional to join our U.S. Distribution Compliance team as an Associate Director – Marketing Communications Compliance. This role is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of marketing compliance, model oversight, and strategic governance, while contributing directly to the expansion of our model and SMA capabilities.

This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments. You will play a key role as a trusted partner and resource to the business, helping teams navigate regulatory expectations with clarity, confidence, and practicality. You will shape “rules of the road” for marketing and model-related communications, elevate disclosure practices, and help build scalable, technology-enabled processes that support growth.

• Review advertising and marketing materials across channels pursuant to FINRA and SEC Regulations and GIPS standards.
• Review and advise on marketing communications related to new product launches and product changes, ensuring disclosures, performance information, and positioning align with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Deliver timely, practical, and well-reasoned guidance that helps business partners market effectively while staying within regulatory guardrails.
• Write clear, accurate, and compelling disclosures, ensuring our communications meet regulatory standards and reflect best-in-class transparency.
• Develop and help maintain “rules of the road” frameworks to support consistent, efficient, and scalable review standards across Marketing, Distribution, Product, Investments, and RBA teams.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders – acting as a resource who anticipates needs, problem-solves quickly, and communicates with diplomacy and confidence.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations, interpret their impact, and translate requirements into actionable guidance for cross-functional partners.
• Lead process-improvement initiatives, optimizing workflows, elevating documentation standards, and helping implement technology that modernizes the review process.
• Influence and support firm-wide initiatives, working with sales, marketing, product management, PR/communications, and other partners to drive alignment and embed compliance considerations early in the process.
• Participate in and lead ad-hoc and recurring projects across the Compliance department and broader organization.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and proactive risk management.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

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

• FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 24 registrations required
• Eight years of experience in the financial services industry with a significant emphasis on compliance analysis of broker dealer and advisory advertising
• Proven in-depth knowledge and understanding of applicable SEC and GIPS requirements for investment advisers; familiarity with CFTC and FINRA regulations for exchange traded products and mutual funds
• Experience applying FINRA advertising regulations to social media and public relations related communications
• Outstanding time management, organizational and follow-up skills to effectively plan and independently take tasks to completion within specified time frames
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus and provide exceptional service levels in a dynamic environment
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including social media software, electronic workflow systems, Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice to have skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience reviewing institutional marketing, private funds, SMAs, and model portfolios
• Be skillful at identifying and proactively resolving issues, including offering solutions and alternatives within regulatory frameworks
• Scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Familiarity with AI-driven content governance and automated review technologies and governance platforms.

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- $110,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through April 15, 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.

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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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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.