From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.
People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. 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 Monitoring to support our Risk, Legal & Compliance teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the expertise to provide compliance oversight across the Howden UK&I structure, supporting us in maintaining compliance with the requirements of industry and government lead regulation. Our compliance team is based in Gloucester and travel maybe required to attend other local 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. You will be based in our Gloucester office and be onsite for between 2-3 days per week.
Overview:
- 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.
- To 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.
Knowledge:
- Experience of working in Policy Advisory/Monitoring/Remediation/Assurance across different aspects of financial services/financial markets.
- Strong knowledge of FCA requirements specifically relating to health, benefits and life products, within both ICOBs and COBs.
- Good knowledge of FCA requirements in relation to investment, pension and mortgage products.
- Able to apply judgement from a regulatory perspective to internal and market information.
Skills:
- Strong experience of developing monitoring frameworks using a variety of desk based and field-based tools.
- Leading a compliance team.
- Working with Board level management, combined with strong leadership and influencing skills. Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.
- Ability to write concise and impactful reports. Comfortable gathering, analysing and evaluating facts, as well as preparing and presenting concise oral and written reports.
- Strong regulatory focus.
Qualifications:
- Industry recognised compliance qualifications beneficial but not essential.
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
Our Culture: People First
We've travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the world's biggest insurance market. We're still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we're local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven't changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:
- An employee-ownership model
- Aligned external investors
- The trust and integrity born of friendship
- Expertise
- Independence
Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It's created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we're driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.
Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and that's better for everyone.
Diversity & 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 their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.