Senior Associate Director, Distribution 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 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.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced, solutions-oriented compliance professional to join our U.S. Distribution Compliance team as a Senior Associate Director. This role sits at the intersection of marketing compliance, advertising review, and governance, contributing to a scalable and modern compliance framework that supports business growth.

Responsibilities

• Review advertising and marketing materials across channels (print, digital, social, web, presentations, RFPs) in compliance with SEC, FINRA, CFTC requirements, and GIPS standards
• Review and advise on marketing communications related to product launches and product changes, ensuring disclosures, performance information, and positioning align with regulatory expectations
• Deliver timely, practical, and well-reasoned guidance that enables business partners to market effectively within regulatory guardrails
• Draft clear, accurate, and defensible disclosures, maintaining high standards of transparency and consistency
• Support development and ongoing refinement of “Rules of the Road,” contributing to consistent and scalable review standards across Marketing, Distribution, Product, and Investments
• Contribute to workflow management and process optimization, including prioritization, quality control, and continuous improvement of review processes
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives, including workflow enhancements, documentation standards, and adoption of enabling technologies (e.g., Red Oak)
• Help implement technology-driven solutions, including exploration of AI-enabled review capabilities, in line with broader strategic priorities
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with Marketing, Distribution, Product, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders—acting as a trusted advisor who anticipates needs and communicates with clarity and confidence
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations, interpret their impact, and translate requirements into actionable guidance
• Influence and support firm-wide initiatives, working across business and control functions to embed compliance considerations early in the process
• Participate in and lead ad-hoc and recurring projects across the Compliance function and broader organization
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and proactive risk management
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Requirements

• FINRA SIE, Series 7, and 24 registrations required
• 10+ years of experience in financial services, with significant focus on marketing/advertising compliance
• Deep knowledge of SEC, FINRA, CFTC regulations, including considerations related to CPO oversight
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Experience with workflow tools and compliance systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Familiarity with global or multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks
• Experience reviewing institutional marketing, private funds, SMAs, or model portfolios
• Advanced knowledge of workflow governance or system configuration
• Supervisory responsibilities

Skills

• Experience with AI-enabled compliance tools or automation initiatives
• Supervisory responsibilities
• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Continuing education courses

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Schedule

This position is available on a hybrid schedule.