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 mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of over 20,000 employees spanning more than 100 countries.
Were moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, were enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.
The role
This is a key compliance role within the Central Compliance team at Howden, supporting all three UK broking divisions: UK&I Retail, UK & Global Specialty, and UK Reinsurance. The successful candidate will join the Regulatory Interaction and Change team, playing a vital part in managing relationships with the FCA and ensuring regulatory obligations are met across the business.
You’ll be involved in preparing regulatory submissions, overseeing data and returns, and supporting licensing and regulatory change initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone with a couple of years’ experience in financial services compliance who is ready to take on a broader, more dynamic role.
What youll be doing
* Preparing regulatory applications including SM&CR approvals and variations of permissions
* Coordinating and submitting regulatory returns, data and attestations across UK broking entities
* Supporting the maintenance and renewal of overseas licences
* Assisting with FCA information requests through collation and assessment of relevant data
* Reviewing and analysing regulatory data for accuracy and completeness
* Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions
* Monitoring regulatory developments and supporting change initiatives
* Using FCA systems such as Connect and RegData for submissions and updates
* Supporting the Regulatory Interaction and Change team with ad hoc compliance projects
* Ensuring documentation and records are maintained in line with regulatory expectations
Who were looking for
* Approximately 2 years’ experience in a compliance role within financial services
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
* A quick learner who thrives on new challenges
* Experience in analysing and interpreting data
* Exposure to FCA regulatory requirements and processes
* Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, ideally including senior managers
* A self-starter who can work independently with appropriate support
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
* Experience in insurance sectors such as retail, commercial or London Market (desirable)
* Familiarity with international licensing applications and financial reporting (desirable)
Qualifications
* Relevant compliance or insurance qualifications (desirable but not essential)
* Training or experience using FCA systems such as Connect and RegData
What do we offer in return?
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
Diversity and Inclusion
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:
* 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 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.
Reasonable adjustments
Were 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 youre 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.
Our sustainability promise
We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. Its 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.