Security & Counterparty Business Partner

Howden; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security & Counterparty Business Partner to manage onboarding processes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and oversee a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar function within regulated environments and a strong understanding of insurance principles. This role offers potential for career development in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance or Security & Counterparty function within a regulated UK environment.
• Strong understanding of FCA principles, rules, and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing onboarding processes for clients, insurers, and counterparties.
• Acting as a referral point for onboarding queries.
• Supervising insurer security and advising the business.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to prioritize under pressure

Education

University degree or recognised industry accreditation

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 23,000 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.

The Role

In the role of Security & Counterparty Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to aid business units in the compliant onboarding of customers, underwriters, and other associated entities. You’ll act as a key advisor to the business, ensuring onboarding processes meet regulatory and internal standards, while maintaining the integrity of account records across broking systems.

This role also includes line management responsibilities, overseeing a team and third-party support from the Howden Service Centre in India. You’ll contribute to planning, reporting, and policy development, while encouraging positive relationships across the business to promote guidelines and ensure operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing onboarding processes for clients, insurers, and counterparties

• Acting as a referral point for onboarding queries and providing expert advice

• Reviewing and finalising Insurer Terms of Business Agreements

• Supporting completion of onboarding documentation and questionnaires

• Supervising insurer security and rating movements, and advising the business

• Maintaining accurate records in company systems

• Managing and developing a team, including recruitment and performance reviews

• Contributing to policy and procedure development for the Security & Counterparty team

• Encouraging strong connections throughout the organization to facilitate work tasks

• Providing management information and contributing to wider team planning

Who We’re Looking For

• Commercial awareness and ability to apply regulation within insurance broking

• Experience in a compliance or Security & Counterparty function within a regulated UK environment

• Strong understanding of FCA principles, rules, and guidelines

• Knowledge of insurance principles, products, and services

• Experience managing or supervising others (desirable but not crucial)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing abilities

• Ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure

• Confident in building relationships and promoting best practices

• Committed to personal and team development, with a proactive approach to learning

Qualifications

• University degree or recognised industry accreditation

• Professional qualification (desirable)

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