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.
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 headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Location: London
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Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Our people are our biggest asset and our largest shareholder group. Their expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to doing the right thing have helped build one of the world's leading insurance groups. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance, achieved extraordinary growth, and built a culture unlike any other.
Why work at Howden?
This is an exceptional opportunity to work directly with the Group Chief Data Officer and help shape the future of data, analytics and AI across a fast-growing international business. You will operate at the centre of some of the organisation's most important strategic priorities, helping leaders make better decisions, enabling transformation programmes, supporting acquisitions and integrations, and driving stronger collaboration across a global community of data and analytics professionals.
What is the role?
The Business Manager to the Group Chief Data Officer serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Group CDO.
Sitting within the Group Data & Analytics leadership team, you will help coordinate and drive the overall effectiveness of a global function responsible for data strategy, analytics, AI, governance and data management across the Howden Group.
You will help connect divisional data teams, business leaders and corporate functions around a shared vision for data and AI at Howden.
Strategic Leadership & Executive Support
Partner closely with the Group CDO to shape and execute the Group Data & Analytics strategy.
Support the development of strategic plans, operating models, business cases and investment proposals.
Conduct targeted research, analysis and benchmarking to support executive decision making.
Help identify opportunities to accelerate value from data, analytics and AI across the Group.
Business Management & Operational Leadership
Coordinate annual business planning, budgeting and workforce planning activities.
Support management of third-party partnerships, vendors and strategic suppliers.
Coordinate leadership meetings, governance forums and planning sessions.
AI, Data & Analytics Transformation
Coordinate initiatives spanning data, analytics, AI adoption and organisational capability building.
Track strategic outcomes and benefits realisation.
Support acquisition integration and growth initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
Build strong relationships with divisional data leaders, business executives and corporate functions.
Develop executive presentations, briefing materials and leadership communications.
Governance, Performance & Insight
Develop reporting and insight packs for senior leadership.
Support tracking of objectives, key results and strategic outcomes.
Community & Culture
Support the Group CDO in building a high-performing global data community.
Promote collaboration and best practice across divisional teams.
Experience
Experience in a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, Transformation or Consulting role.
Experience working with senior executives and leadership teams.
Experience operating in large, matrixed or international organisations.
Skills
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Financial and commercial awareness.
Personal Attributes
Curious, energetic and intellectually agile.
Collaborative and relationship-oriented.
Pragmatic and delivery-focused.
Passionate about helping organisations realise value from data, analytics and AI.
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
PermanentSkills Required
- Experience in a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, Transformation or Consulting role
- Experience working with senior executives and leadership teams
- Experience operating in large, matrixed or international organisations
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Financial and commercial awareness
What We Do
The global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, and strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation and superior analytics for top client service. Part of Howden
