Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.

Based in our Ringsend office located in Dublin 4, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as a Compliance Analyst who will support the Compliance team with all matters and will be an integral part of the organisation. This role is a hybrid working opportunity.

About the roleTo provide full support in all compliance matters ensuring that the company operates in compliance with various regulatory and legislative requirements, This role will have the ability to progress within the department and take on additional role responsibilities within a progressive period of time.

Additionally, the successful candidate will assist with the maintenance of the Compliance Framework and to ensure the central compliance function operates at the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Compliance team in identifying, assessing and monitoring compliance obligations.Act as a first point of contact for compliance queries.Take responsibility for the input and maintenance of key compliance registers maintained by compliance.Assist with the analysis of regulatory changes.Providing support to ensure the Company is Minimum Competency Code (MCC) compliant.Help create annual training and liaise with relevant bodies to obtain accreditation.Assist in second line of defence audits and quality assurance reviews.Provide support on Anti Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) and Data Protection.Assist in the delivery of Compliance projects.Help review compliance risk and update compliance records on CalQRisk.Liaise with Compliance Ireland, Brokers Ireland, Insurance Institute or other relevant third parties as required.Assist in preparation of compliance policies and procedures.Assist in ensuring the Company processes and procedures are compliant.Support with any internal compliance training requirements for the business.

About You:

Minimum of two years’ experience within the Insurance or financial services Industry with knowledge of the CPC and MCC guidelines an advantage.Willingness to progress towards a compliance qualificationProject management is an advantage.Broker experience is desirable.Strong collaborative skills with the ability to resolve problems effectively.Stakeholder management at the forefront of what you do.Excellent organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and multi-task.IT skills with particular reference to presentation of information.Ability to meet deadlines and work in a busy environmentWhat 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.

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