Head of Compliance Monitoring - UK&I
Howden Group Holdings
Gloucester, UK
Published 1 month ago
Business Compliance
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 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.
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:
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:
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.
Permanent
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Industry recognised compliance qualifications beneficial but not essential.
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
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.
Permanent