Head of Compliance - Business Partner

Howden Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance group is seeking a Head of Compliance in Gloucester. This permanent position involves providing compliance oversight, leadership, and advisory support while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across the UK&I operations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in compliance management and a strong understanding of FCA regulations.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience at senior compliance management level or above.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Working with senior operational management to ensure compliance systems and controls.
• Managing assigned projects and contributes to projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

FCA Knowledge

Education

Industry recognised qualifications

Job description

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Head of Compliance - Business Partner

Apply locations Gloucester - Howden time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0012618

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 Compliance to join our Risk, Legal & Compliance teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the expertise to provide compliance oversight, leadership, and advisory support across an assigned business area within the Howden UK&I structure. The role is integral to supporting us in maintaining compliance with the requirements of industry and government lead regulation.

Our compliance team is based through the UK and travel will be required to attend 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.

Overview:
• Working with senior operational management to ensure that compliance systems and controls remain appropriate.
• Ensuring operational management are briefed in good time to ensure compliance with regulatory change.
• Managing assigned projects and contributes to projects as required.
• Provide management information to the Chief Compliance Officer and the Senior Management of the assigned business area.
• Ensure compliance team makes use of timely and insightful data to inform their understanding of regulatory risks and customer outcomes.

Capability:
• Strong knowledge of FCA requirements specifically relating to insurance within ICOBs.
• Good knowledge of FCA requirements in relation to insurance products.
• Leading a compliance team.
• Working with Board level management.
• Strong regulatory focus.
• Insurance product regulation.

Experience:
• 5 years’ experience at senior compliance management level or above.
• Industry recognised qualifications desirable but not essential depending on relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance policies and standards.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance programmes and oversight planning.

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

Reasonable adjustments

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

About Us

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 17,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $38bn of premiums for our clients.

Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold.

The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.