- Company Name
- Janus Henderson Investors
- Job Title
- Head of Corporate Technology
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Head of Corporate Technology
**Role Summary:** Lead strategy, implementation, and governance of corporate technology initiatives across Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Treasury, and other support functions within an asset‑management firm, ensuring systems are secure, compliant, and optimized for business objectives.
**Expectations:**
- Executive partner with CFO, CIO, CPO, and CCO to align technology with corporate strategy.
- Design and maintain a forward‑looking technology roadmap that meets evolving regulatory and reporting demands.
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, and data governance to enhance operational efficiency and risk posture.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap for corporate functions.
- Lead the selection, implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of enterprise applications (ERP, HRIS, finance reporting, compliance, risk, legal, audit systems).
- Collaborate with department heads to prioritize projects, automate reporting, improve approvals, and enhance data integrity.
- Ensure seamless data flow and integration between systems, establishing a single source of truth and robust data governance.
- Implement IT governance, security, and compliance controls; manage technology audits and regulatory reporting.
- Manage vendor relationships, evaluate new technologies (cloud, automation, predictive analytics), and integrate innovations into corporate operations.
**Required Skills:**
- 10+ years of IT/technology leadership, with significant experience managing enterprise applications for corporate functions, preferably in asset management or financial services.
- Deep knowledge of financial management processes (accounting, treasury, FP&A), HR, procurement, and compliance in mid‑to‑large firms.
- Familiarity with SOX, SEC/FINRA, and other asset‑management regulatory frameworks.
- Proven track record of leading cross‑functional, multi‑department technology projects and communicating with C‑level executives.
- Hands‑on expertise in ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), HRIS (Workday, SuccessFactors), data integration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity best practices, and automation tools.
- Strong leadership skills: at least 5 years managing engineering/analyst teams and delivering complex technology solutions.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or vendor-specific (SAP, Oracle, Workday) highly desirable.