Data Classification & Governance Analyst

This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally.  All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying.  Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.

Your opportunity 

As part of the Information & Records Governance team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Analyze and assess information assets to support classification, governance, risk management, and information protection objectives. 
• Partner with business owners, data stewards, and subject matter experts to validate information classifications and establish ownership and accountability. 
• Support information protection initiatives, including sensitivity labeling, data loss prevention, and related governance controls. 
• Collaborate with Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and Technology teams to address governance requirements and remediation activities. 
• Support AI governance and data readiness activities by evaluating information sensitivity, ownership, access requirements, and appropriate-use considerations. 
• Contribute to information lifecycle, migration, and transformation initiatives through classification analysis and stakeholder engagement. 
• Maintain governance records, decision logs, metrics, reports, and audit-ready documentation. 
• Assist with governance reporting, process improvement, standards adoption, and stakeholder education. 
• Carry out other duties as assigned

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 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

Must have skills 

• Experience in information governance, data classification, information protection, records management, or related governance and risk disciplines.
• Experience assessing information to determine classification, sensitivity, ownership, access, or governance requirements.
• Experience evaluating and organizing structured and unstructured information.
• Working knowledge of information classification, metadata, and governance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to business and technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business and technology teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice to have skills

• Experience with enterprise information classification or sensitivity classification programs.
• Experience with sensitivity labeling, information protection, data loss prevention, or access governance.
• Experience with data discovery and classification technologies such as Microsoft Purview, Bedrock, Varonis, BigID, or similar platforms.
• Experience applying metadata to support classification, governance, ownership, or information lifecycle requirements.
• Experience supporting AI governance, AI readiness, or responsible use of enterprise information for AI.
• Experience supporting information governance within large-scale migration or technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably financial services.
• Professional certification in information governance, records management, privacy, security, compliance, or a related discipline.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

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

Compensation information:

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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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.

Recruiter:  Lauren Noakes   

People Business Partner:  Tanya Temchenko   

Hiring Manager:  Sheri Nystedt   

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.

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.