Head of Compliance - Business Partner

Starr Underwriting; Kings Barton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Head of Compliance to manage compliance oversight and support regulatory alignment in their operations. This role requires at least 5 years of senior compliance management experience and offers a permanent, full-time position within a collaborative and engaging team environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience at senior compliance management level or above.
• Demonstrable experience of setting compliance policies and standards.
• Strong knowledge of FCA requirements specifically relating to insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance systems and controls are appropriate.
• Provide management information to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Manage assigned projects and contribute to compliance oversight.

Skills

Regulatory focus

Leadership

Project management

Education

Industry recognised qualifications

Job description

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