Product Governance Manager

Howden; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Howden is a global insurance group and is recruiting a Product Governance Manager to ensure regulatory requirements are met while delivering positive customer outcomes. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to embed governance practices and maintain compliance across the organisation.

This role suits someone with a strong compliance background, analytical ability, and the skill to translate complex rules into practical controls.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Product Governance, Consumer Duty and Fair Value concepts.
• Experience in a 1st/2nd line of defense compliance role in insurance.
• Ability to implement governance processes across business lines.
• Proven track record working with senior management and shaping policy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Management to ensure regulatory expectations are met.
• Assist in assessment and approval of new or changed products via Product Governance Committee.
• Embed product governance principles and practices across the business.
• Develop and deliver training on relevant governance processes.
• Serve as primary contact for information requests and related activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Product governance

Stakeholder management

Insurance industry knowledge

Data analysis

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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.

Join our team as a Product Governance Manager

Role Purpose:

We’re looking for an experienced Product Governance Manager to play a key role in ensuring our products meet regulatory requirements while delivering positive customer outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong compliance and governance background who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.

As a trusted advisor to the business, you will help shape and embed product governance practices, ensuring regulatory expectations are understood, implemented, and maintained across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Senior Management and stakeholders to support the business in meeting regulatory expectations.
• Assist in the assessment and approval process for proposed new products and changes to existing products through the Product Governance Committee.
• Embed product governance principles and practices within the business.
• Develop and deliver training on relevant processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Information Requests, FVAs, Product Reviews/Approvals, Distribution Impact Assessments, and other related activities as directed by Senior Management.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations regarding Product Governance, Consumer Duty & Fair Value assessments and the implementation of systems and controls across various business profiles.
• Extensive experience working in a compliance role (1st/2nd LOD) within an Insurance Intermediary, Insurer or MGA
• Knowledge and experience in Commercial & Schemes products is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build constructive relationships with business leaders and senior management.
• Commercial awareness and focus on the application of regulation within the insurance broking industry.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of insurance principles, products, and services.
• Effective planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in analysing complex data to synthesise meaningful insights is a requisite

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*.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent