Compliance Manager

**Why work for us?**

Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team

**Your Opportunity**

This role sits within the Asia Pacific Risk & Compliance (R&C) team led by the Head of Risk and Compliance, Asia Pacific based in Singapore. The reporting line will be to the Head of Compliance, Asia Pacific ex-Japan based in Sydney. The Asia Pacific R&C team comprises of 14 members who are responsible for the firm’s business activities in the region which primarily includes investment management, investment advisory and sales and client servicing to non-retail investors. Members of the Asia Pacific R&C team are based in Tokyo (1), Hong Kong (1), Singapore (7) and Sydney (5). Globally, there are approximately 125 employees within the R&C department primarily in our London and Denver offices.

In this role, you will be required to:

- Provide effective assurance that all Asia sales and marketing activity is performed in line with relevant rules and regulations.
- Advise on, and approve, marketing materials for the Asia region.
- To proactively arrange and deliver training to colleagues on regulatory requirements which may impact marketing and distribution activities in Asia.
- To support and advise the Asia Distribution and Marketing teams on new and existing distribution matters as required.
- To oversee that Compliance policies and procedures are updated to meet the needs of the Asia business and when regulatory change arise.
- Monitor and manage regulatory developments in Asia relating to distribution related activities and ensure appropriate implementation.
- Review compliance breaches and risk events to ensure they are appropriately documented and remediated.
- Assist with assurance activities such as compliance monitoring and testing, audits and inspections.
- Collaborate with the R&C teams in Asia Pacific and Distribution Compliance teams globally as required.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.

**What to expect when you join our firm**
- Hybrid working environment of minimum 3 days in the office per week
- Paid volunteer time to support the local community
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Parental leave benefits
- Well-being benefits
- Employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

**Must have skills**
- At least 10 years of compliance experience within the funds management industry in Asia.
- Strong understanding of key regulatory issues and rules impacting sales, marketing and cross-border distribution in Asia across wholesale and institutional channels.
- Work independently and be proactive.
- Be a team player with a flexible, results driven and growth mindset.
- Have strong relationship building and communication skills to represent R&C to internal and external stakeholders.
- Take a flexible approach to work requirements as required, particularly with collaboration across global time zones.
- Be fluent in English.

**Nice to have skills**
- Fluency in spoken and written Chinese.
- Degree qualified and industry qualifications are advantageous.
- Good understanding of regional and global regulatory regimes.
- Attitude to continuous improvement and change.
- Enjoy fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.

**Supervisory responsibilities**
- No

**Potential for growth**
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses

**We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer**. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.