DUAL Head of Compliance

Howden Group Holdings

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.Role overviewWe’re looking for an experienced Head of Compliance to lead our insurance-focused Compliance team, reporting directly to the CRO for DUAL UK.This is a new role, arising from the recent growth within the DUAL Risk & Compliance team, reflecting the continued growth of DUAL’s business. The role will have significant opportunity to shape the direction which the compliance team will take, and to make a meaningful contribution to DUAL’s organisational transformation programme and future strategy.The role involves a detailed understanding of the FCA Handbook and its practical applicability to a range of business lines. At DUAL we work collaboratively to ensure we deliver good outcomes for customers and for our business and an ability to think commercially will be essential.The role will work alongside the various DUAL operational business units, as well as with its more centralised control functions such as Risk. There will be engagement with core DUAL Group and Howden Group central functions such as IT, Legal, HR and Procurement, and the role will also require close engagement with other teams and SME’s within in the wider DUAL Group and Howden Group businesses.Role responsibilities
  • Leadership of a growing team based across multiple locations in the UK
  • Ownership of the Conduct Risk Framework for DUAL UK, including the running of the Conduct Risk Committee, ownership of conduct-related policies, compliance reporting and the oversight of the delivery of good customer outcomes.
  • Responsible for horizon scanning and the assessment of the impact of emerging regulatory requirements on DUAL.
  • Responsible for leading regulatory change projects
  • Responsible for supporting the team in their provision of compliance advice to DUAL.
  • Provide timely and considered advice and guidance on a range of insurance topics, covering Lloyds, London markets and retail insurance.
  • Key contributor to Board and Risk Committees.
  • Support the CRO in responding strategically to emerging compliance and customer impacting initiatives.
Key requirements
  • Eight years’ experience working in insurance compliance, preferably both retail and commercial insurance
  • Expert technical knowledge
  • Excellent relationship management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Experience of regulatory liaison
  • A willingness to adapt as the Risk & Compliance function develops further.
What do we offer in return?A career that you define.Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that.What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.Our culture: People FirstOur core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.Diversity & InclusionAt DUAL we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.Our Culture: People FirstWe’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:
  • An employee-ownership model
  • Aligned external investors
  • The trust and integrity born of friendship
  • Expertise
  • Independence
Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone.Diversity & InclusionAt Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Permanent

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