Corporate & Commercial Compliance Advisor

Fixed Term Contract: 12 Months

Join Howden Insurance Group, as a Compliance Advisor. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary compliance partner for our Corporate & Commercial pillar, driving effective oversight and compliance across various initiatives. If you are passionate about ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks while supporting our business objectives, we invite you to apply!

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides the business with compliance support and advice, including but not limited to in relation to errors & omissions, financial promotions, onboarding introducers, overseas placement and commission disclosures.

• Coordinates the compliant handling of complaints referred specifically to the C&C business.

• Provides advice to the business, or functional colleagues, e.g. during the development or launch of new products, new business, models, new processes, outsourcing etc.

• Engage with business units to establish a proportional, risk-based assurance framework.

• Work with the Management Information Function to create effective reporting tools for early compliance risk identification.

• Provide technical advice on compliance regulations during product launches and new business models.

• Manage compliance-related projects and contribute insights to broader Compliance Function initiatives.

• Prepare and present compliance reports to relevant Governance Committees.

• Conduct risk-based oversight of business compliance and address any identified regulatory issues.

• Foster strong relationships across the business to promote a positive compliance culture and effective collaboration.

Person Specification:

Knowledge/Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of Commercial Insurance products and regulatory requirements within the UK.

• Significant experience in a compliance role within a public company.

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with business leaders and management.

• Experience in managing change programs within compliance frameworks.

• Familiarity with the FCA handbook and relevant insurance legislation.

Skills/Behaviours:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and secure buy-in for compliance initiatives.

• Consultative approach to relationship management, with a proactive attitude towards sharing knowledge.

• Ability to be curious with your approach and act with integrity

• Excellent prioritization, organization, and conflict management skills.

• Ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.