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 mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
What is the role?
The Business Partner is an integral role within the Group Compliance Advisory Team, which supports initiatives across multiple jurisdictions and trading entities. As a member of a newly formed team, the role holder will be expected to support the design and operationalisation of the Group Compliance Framework.
What will you be doing?
Support the roll-out of new compliance programs and projects by preparing documentation and providing administrative support to ensure their successful launch.
Support the preparation of quarterly and ad-hoc reports for Group governance bodies compiling management information on compliance risks, incidents and key activities.
Assist in the development of compliance risk work plans for new project and initiatives by gathering data, conducting research and tracking progress on action items.
Working closely with the broader Group Compliance team to ensure collaboration on policies, risk management, and second-line monitoring activities.
Contribute to the creation of training modules and material for the onboarding of new compliance team members and the roll out of support services to our smallest businesses.
Support in the design of a Group Compliance data repository for information incl. breaches, attestations, audit activity, licenses etc.
Escalate major issues and highlight where trends exist to Management.
Monitor and prioritise the compliance inbox, triaging incoming queries and routing them to the appropriate Advisory team member for timely resolution.
Actively undertake personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of best practice.
Keep informed of external industry, legal and regulatory developments relevant to the role to ensure practice and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard.
What are we looking for?
Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial services compliance roles, preferably from an insurance intermediary background.
Familiarity with international regulatory environments (e.g. FCA, MAS, HKMA, CBIRC etc.).
Understanding of insurance business models, in particular insurance intermediaries.
A proactive, can-do mindset with a strong desire to take ownership of tasks and contribute to a fast-paced, evolving team.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
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.
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