Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 15,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.
Why work at Howden?
We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
We are seeking a Head of Compliance to join our Risk, Legal & Compliance teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the expertise to provide compliance oversight, leadership, and advisory support across an assigned business area within the Howden UK&I structure. The role is integral to supporting us in maintaining compliance with the requirements of industry and government lead regulation.
Our compliance team is based through the UK and travel will be required to attend offices. We are very proud to offer a supportive and engaging team environment, where you will feel welcome right from the start.
Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
Overview:
• Working with senior operational management to ensure that compliance systems and controls remain appropriate.
• Ensuring operational management are briefed in good time to ensure compliance with regulatory change.
• Managing assigned projects and contributes to projects as required.
• Provide management information to the Chief Compliance Officer and the Senior Management of the assigned business area.
• Ensure compliance team makes use of timely and insightful data to inform their understanding of regulatory risks and customer outcomes.
Capability:
• Strong knowledge of FCA requirements specifically relating to insurance within ICOBs.
• Good knowledge of FCA requirements in relation to insurance products.
• Leading a compliance team.
• Working with Board level management.
• Strong regulatory focus.
• Insurance product regulation.
Experience:
• 5 years’ experience at senior compliance management level or above.
• Industry recognised qualifications desirable but not essential depending on relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance policies and standards.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance programmes and oversight planning.
Who we’re looking for
At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
1. Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
2. We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
3. We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.
And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Howden, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.
Our sustainability promise
We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.
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