Senior IT Internal Audit Manager

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 

• Manage the planning and execution of complex IT audits across the global Janus Henderson business, with a focus on high-risk areas such as cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data governance, and emerging technologies. Ensure audits deliver actionable insights and align with business priorities.
• Collaborate with internal staff and third-party providers, ensuring high-quality execution, consistency, and alignment with audit methodology.
• Monitor and validate the completion of corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective resolution of audit findings. Contribute to the annual corrective action audit and provide senior-level reporting and insights.
• Own and enhance the risk-rated audit universe and annual planning processes, incorporating emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic business developments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across IT, Risk, Compliance, and the wider business to promote a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in audit practices, leveraging data analytics, automation, and industry best practices to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Represent the Global Internal Audit team with professionalism and credibility, promoting its value and impact across the organization.
• Ensure clear, strategic communication with stakeholders at all levels, translating technical findings into business-relevant insights and recommendations.
• Take ownership of additional strategic initiatives and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
• Carry out additional 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 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

• Thorough, practical knowledge of the audit process including planning, execution and completion of the audit engagement.
• Comprehensive understanding of information technology processes and risks, IT general controls, and emerging technologies, ability to coordinate vendor selection processes as needed.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple projects and people simultaneously.
• Ability to work through global working challenges such as communication preferences, cultural considerations and time zone differences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and collaborative work relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to effectively express verbal and written viewpoints to varied audiences and cultures.

Nice to have skills

• Education minimum should be to a degree level or equivalent.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) professional certification preferred
• Preferred previous experience in a similar audit role within financial services or the asset management industry, or professional services/consulting firm.

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 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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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).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson 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. Janus Henderson 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. All applications are subject to background checks.