Talent, Learning and Development Manager

Janus Henderson Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Volunteer time

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors is seeking a Talent, Learning and Development Manager in Denver. The role partners with the Head of Talent Management to translate the global strategy into disciplined delivery across leadership development and talent processes.

The position oversees leadership programs, talent reviews, succession planning, and executive coaching. It emphasizes data-driven decisions, stakeholder engagement and a strong learner experience in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading talent management or organisational development in a global setting.
• Proven ability to run talent reviews and succession planning with calibration and follow-through.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and executive-facing credibility.
• Strong programme leadership across strategy, design and hands-on execution.
• Experience designing leadership/learning solutions with solid evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior partner to the Head of Talent Management, translating global strategy into practical delivery.
• Own end-to-end talent review and succession processes, including guidance and reporting.
• Lead leadership and learning sessions for senior and cross-functional audiences.
• Oversee delivery of leadership development programmes, coordinating scope and logistics.
• Support executive development and coaching initiatives with needs analyses and vendor coordination.
• Help shape and deliver AI learning agendas within leadership and broader programs.
• Provide programme leadership for the Leadership Academy portfolio with governance and learner experience in mind.
• Use data and feedback to improve solutions and keep senior stakeholders updated.
• Build trusted relationships with HR partners and business leaders across regions.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Talent management

Leadership development

Organisational development

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Executive coaching

Data-driven decisions

Education

Postgraduate HR/Organisational psychology

HR qualification

Job description

Talent, Learning and Development Manager

City: Denver

Division: Talent Development

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

• Act as a senior partner to the Head of Talent Management, translating the global talent and learning strategy into disciplined delivery and practical business outcomes.
• Own the end-to-end execution of core talent review and succession planning activities, including process preparation, manager and HR guidance, quality checks, calibration facilitation, action tracking and reporting.
• Facilitate leadership and learning sessions for senior and cross-functional audiences, creating an engaging, inclusive environment and converting discussion into clear decisions and actions.
• Lead the operational delivery of selected leadership development programmes and learning initiatives, coordinating scope, stakeholders, content, communications, logistics and evaluation.
• Support the design and delivery of executive development and coaching solutions, including needs analysis, vendor coordination, participant experience and follow-through.
• Help shape and deliver the firm’s AI learning agenda, partnering with subject-matter experts to integrate practical AI capability into leadership and broader learning experiences.
• Provide programme leadership for the Leadership Academy portfolio, working across programme owners to maintain coherence, quality, governance and a strong learner experience.
• Use data, feedback and external insight to improve talent and learning solutions, simplify ways of working and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with HR partners, business leaders and colleagues across regions, stepping in for the Head of Talent Management where appropriate and helping the team prioritise effectively.
• Carry out other 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 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

Must have skills

• Substantial experience in talent management, leadership development or organisational development within a complex, global organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading talent review and succession planning processes, including calibration facilitation and action follow-through.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with credibility and composure when working with senior leaders and executive audiences.
• Strong programme leadership skills, with the ability to move between strategy, design and hands‑on execution across multiple priorities.
• Experience designing or delivering leadership and learning solutions, using clear objectives, sound adult-learning principles and practical evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the judgement to challenge constructively and influence without relying on formal authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear decisions, materials and messages.
• Comfort using data and technology to improve talent and learning decisions, learner experience and operational efficiency.

Nice to have skills

• Experience supporting executive coaching programmes or working with external coaching providers.
• Experience developing AI capability, digital learning or technology-enabled learning solutions.
• Experience in financial services, asset management or another regulated environment.
• Experience working across the US and international markets in a global matrix organisation.
• Relevant professional qualification or postgraduate study in HR, organisational psychology, learning or a related discipline.
• Experience building business acumen or enterprise leadership curricula.

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 $120,000 - $135,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through October 30, 2026.

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Annual Bonus Opportunity:

Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits:

Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity 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.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings.

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).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our 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.

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.