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Innovation Strategist

Janus Henderson Investors
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/24/2025
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

Our recently formed Innovation strategy seeks to find ways for JHI and our clients to identify, understand, and execute on longer horizon developments that have potentially disruptive impact to the way we manage our business, and clients manage their investments. You will work directly with the Head of Innovation to: .

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate new opportunities for innovation, spanning the full breadth of our business from new product initiatives, how we utilize technology, how we engage with our clients and the broader community, to anything else where informed risk taking can benefit our firm, our employees, and our clients.
  • Conduct research and analysis to understand emerging trends and technologies.
  • Represent the firm with clients and at relevant conferences and industry events
  • Engage the organization to drive the Innovation agenda through communication, education, and training
  • Work closely with relevant experts across the firm to develop and present business cases for new initiatives.
  • Assist in delivering a wide range of projects from idea phase through to full incorporation into the business.
  • Inspire and motivate colleagues to embrace innovative solutions.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success.
  • 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
  • All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
  • Discounted 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

  • Extremely organized in ability to take a project from concept to execution.
  • Concise thinker with very strong written and verbal skills.
  • High degree of intellectual curiosity, and a confidence in tackling new concepts.
  • Non linear thinking with an ability to quickly identify connections between disparate areas of financial services.
  • Pragmatic rationality. A dreamer who knows what makes a dream achievable.
  • Ability to inspire others to buy into a vision, see its potential, and be motivated to act.
  • Ability to navigate the inside of an organization effectively, understanding the complex human factors that can often determine success or failure.
  • Incredible execution focus, and ability to work independently and comfortably take well informed risk.
  • Comfortable with very direct communication


Nice to have skills

  • Ability and desire to represent the firm both internally and externally
  • Strong technology skills, familiarity with basic coding
  • Interest and knowledge in blockchain
  • Artistic sensibility
  • CFA


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

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $115,000- $120,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be posted through March 31, 2025.

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.

Salary : $115,000 - $120,000

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