Senior Compliance Monitoring Officer in London

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 This position is for a Senior Compliance Monitoring Officer within Howden. The role focuses on delivering compliance monitoring activities across multiple business units, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal governance frameworks. You will lead and perform both BAU monitoring and thematic reviews, assessing policies, procedures, systems, and controls. The role involves composing detailed reports with findings and suggestions, guaranteeing the precision and efficiency of compliance controls and metrics.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan for the operating unit.
• Resolve work priorities and activities aligned with compliance objectives.
• Deliver distinct elements of the Compliance Monitoring Framework and Plan.
• Liaise with Compliance Business Partners, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct monitoring reviews and thematic assessments across business units.
• Identify and recommend improvements to improve compliance frameworks.
• Manage remediation plans and follow-up actions for identified compliance risks.
• Prepare and present reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Provide mentorship and support to business units during busy periods.
• Ensure timely completion of all assigned monitoring activities.

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in compliance monitoring or a similar role.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong understanding of compliance principles, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal capabilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Skilled in preparing clear, concise reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Professional compliance 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.