Head of AI

Key responsibilities: Driven strategic leadership: Serve as the driving force behind innovation by developing and implementing a cohesive AI and technology strategy that aligns with our aspirations. Be the key enabler who accelerates progress and ensures both short-term impact and long-term transformation through advanced artificial intelligence initiatives, driving results and turning vision into reality. Innovation: Lead research and development initiatives to drive AI-powered innovation, continuously evaluating emerging artificial intelligence, learning prospects and strategically assessing their potential applications to advance our business objectives. Advocacy and thought leadership: Serve as a thought leader and strategic ambassador for AI, representing to both internal and external stakeholders. Champion the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies that propel our goals throughout the business and position the company at the forefront of AI-driven innovation within the investment industry. Team development: Build and mentor a high-performing AI and technology team, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and innovation. Support both individual growth and department objectives by equipping team members with advanced AI skills and expertise. Develop the next generation of AI leaders to drive the firm's future success. Standards development oversight: Collaborate closely with wider technology, finance and risk teams to establish, implement, and uphold rigorous AI standards and best practices throughout product design and development and usage. Ensure consistency, quality, and ethical integrity in all AI-driven solutions. Technology infrastructure insight: Apply a comprehensive understanding of technical infrastructure to guide the development and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure systems. Ensure the architecture effectively supports current and future AI initiatives and business needs. Risk management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies across the company. Implement comprehensive data security and privacy protocols tailored to AI systems, ensuring the protection of both company and customer data while maintaining ethical and responsible AI practices. Data management: Oversee the governance, quality, and integrity of data used in AI systems across the company. Implement robust data management in partnership with data engineering teams for protocols to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance, enabling responsible and effective use of data to power advanced AI initiatives. Cyber security: Leverage your understanding of AI technologies to enforce robust processes, systems, and controls that proactively protect the firm against internal and external cybersecurity threats. Ensure continuous engagement with our cyber capabilities to maintain a strong and resilient security alignment. Relationship management: Collaborate with leading AI technology providers to enhance our solutions, accelerate innovation, and secure a sustained competitive advantage. Financial planning and budget management: Develop and manage the AI and technology budget, ensuring resources are strategically allocated to advance key AI initiatives. Leverage data-driven insights to maximize ROI, support innovation, and drive year-on-year improvements in efficiency and impact. Emerging technology: Keep the firm at the forefront of technological advances in AI. Monitor industry trends (like new AI techniques, fintech innovations, or regulatory changes around AI) and evaluate their applicability to the firm. Lead innovation initiatives or pilot programs and assess ROI. Advocate for investments and capabilities where they can yield competitive advantage across the board. Clients come first: Our clients are at the heart of everything we do—AI and technology are leveraged to ensure their experience and partnership always take priority, delivering personalized solutions and unwavering support regardless of market conditions. Understanding how we run our business is fundamental in providing the service they come to rely on us for.

Education: Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in AI strategy and transformation with related technology roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity. Extensive experience in senior transformation leadership and partnership, with a proven track record of strategic AI planning and execution, driving the successful adoption and integration of advanced artificial intelligence solutions across an organization. Demonstrated experience leading AI-driven research and development (R&D) initiatives, with a strong track record of bringing innovative products to market. Committed to continuous improvement and personal upskilling, consistently leading by example and fostering a culture of learning and advancement within the team. Proven experience in building and developing a high-performing team is essential—fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation to ensure we consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients through the effective use of AI and advanced technology. Comprehensive understanding of how core technology disciplines—including software development, system architecture, and cybersecurity—interconnect and support the broader technology ecosystem within an organization. Exceptional leadership skills, with experience in building and nurturing high-performing teams. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technology / innovations AI strategy and its broader implications to stakeholders across all levels and functions of the organization, fostering alignment and understanding throughout the firm. Strategic perspective, combined with an exceptional problem-solving mindset and a relentless commitment to finding solutions. Demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions using a blend of analysis, experience, insight, and sound judgment—doing whatever it takes to overcome challenges and deliver results. Collaboration & influence: Excels at building strong partnerships across organizational boundaries, working seamlessly with IT to align infrastructure, with investment teams to leverage domain expertise, with compliance to ensure robust controls, and with client teams to gain valuable insights. Demonstrates the ability to influence senior decision-making by supporting recommendations with rigorous data analysis and a collaborative approach, ensuring alignment and buy-in at all levels. AI ethics & security: Familiar with techniques and tools to ensure AI ethics and data security - for example, bias detection in models, explainability techniques (LIME, SHAP values), and data anonymization methods. Understanding of how to implement controls so that sensitive data (like client data) is handled properly in model development (e.g., encryption, secure data enclaves). As this role reports directly to the CEO, collaborating closely with executive leaders, and leading steering committees to drive strategic initiatives and organizational transformation is essential. Demonstrated success in partnering with technology, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration to drive meaningful change and deliver impactful solutions in support of organizational objectives. Effectively navigates complex and challenging scenarios, proactively resolving operational challenges and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Offers insightful leadership, facilitating a culture of trust and collaboration by deeply understanding the team's strengths and motivations, and empowering them to realize the organizational vision. 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 Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee happy hours

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes 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 $250,000 - $300,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through September 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