Responsibility Client Solutions Apprentice

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

This is a 18-24 month Level 4 corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner apprenticeship programme which is a work-based qualification focusing on gaining firsthand experience in the team and discovering what your future would be like with us through induction, on the job learning, skills trainings and networking.

In close partnership with the Brighter Future Fund Equity Specialist, ESG‑focused Investment Teams and the central Responsibility team, you will:

• Assist in the collection, organisation, and maintenance of product‑level ESG data, helping ensure information used in reporting and client communications is accurate, consistent and up to date

• Support the development of internal and external ESG‑related materials at a product and strategy level, including Sustainability reports, regulatory disclosures, client presentations and responses to RFPs

• Contribute to the management of product‑focused ESG credentials, such as ESG labels, regulatory classifications and industry assessments, by helping prepare supporting documentation and tracking requirements

• Support oversight of ESG‑related commitments for designated equity strategies, including how those commitments are defined, documented and monitored over time

• Assist with portfolio‑level ESG tracking, including maintaining research, engagement and stewardship documentation in line with internal processes and regulatory expectations

• Help promote consistency of ESG messaging across ESG‑focused strategies and alignment with firm‑wide Responsibility and ESG communications

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Investments, Responsibility, Legal, Compliance, Client Reporting and Product Teams to support timely and accurate ESG deliverables

• 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 ClassPass

• 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

• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app

• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• An understanding of investment concepts, with an interest in how ESG considerations are applied at portfolio level

• Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Organized and efficient, with great attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly in regulatory and client‑facing materials

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive approach to work, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and flag issues early, suggesting practical solutions where possible

• High collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and functions, including investments, legal, compliance, product and client‑facing teams

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 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 adaptable working request, we’re happy to be asked about work adaptability and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know.

Start date: September 2026

This programme is below graduate level and provides hands-on experience in ESG and corporate responsibility while studying towards a formal Level 4 qualification.