Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
As our business evolves, we're looking for an experienced Head of Monitoring to provide strategic oversight of our compliance monitoring framework and help shape our approach to regulatory assurance across the UK&I business.
Location: This is a flexible, hybrid/remote opportunity with travel to our London and Gloucester offices as required.
What will you be doing day to day?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior compliance professional looking to influence regulatory oversight across a large and diverse organisation. You'll lead our Compliance Monitoring function, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide assurance, insight and challenge, while driving continuous improvement in our compliance framework.
•Design and deliver robust monitoring frameworks, methodologies and programmes.
•Manage assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required.
•Provide relevant and timely management information to the Chief Compliance Officer and the Senior Management of the Howden UK&I businesses.
•Contribute to the Howden UK&I Compliance Plan.
•Work with senior operational management to ensure that compliance systems and controls remain appropriate.
•Work with the Risk Management Function to deliver support in relation to regulatory risk.
We'd love to hear from you if:
•You have significant experience within Compliance Monitoring, Assurance, Remediation or Regulatory Advisory roles in financial services.
•You possess strong knowledge of FCA regulations, particularly relating to health, benefits and life insurance products.
•You have a good understanding of investment, pension and mortgage regulatory requirements.
•You have proven experience developing and implementing monitoring frameworks and assurance programmes.
•You're comfortable engaging, influencing and challenging stakeholders at Executive and Board level.
•You can analyse complex regulatory information and translate it into clear, practical business recommendations.
•You have strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to senior audiences.
•You have experience leading and developing compliance teams in a regulated environment.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type.
Contract type: Permanent
