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.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an experience Product Governance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will develop and maintain strong business relationships with Senior Management and key stakeholders. Your primary focus will be to ensure comprehensive understanding, interpretation, and application of regulatory expectations related to product governance obligations.

Key Responsibilities:  

Collaborate with Senior Management and stakeholders to support the business in meeting regulatory expectations.Assist in the assessment and approval process for proposed new products and changes to existing products through the Product Governance Committee.Embed product governance principles and practices within the business.Develop and deliver training on relevant processes to enhance understanding and compliance.Serve as the primary point of contact for Information Requests, FVAs, Product Reviews/Approvals, Distribution Impact Assessments, and other related activities as directed by Senior Management.

Skills and Experience Required:  

Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations regarding Product Governance, Consumer Duty & Fair Value assessments and the implementation of systems and controls across various business profiles.Extensive experience working in a compliance role (1st/2nd LOD) within an Insurance Intermediary, Insurer or MGAKnowledge and experience in Commercial & Schemes products is a plusDemonstrated ability to build constructive relationships with business leaders and senior management.Commercial awareness and focus on the application of regulation within the insurance broking industry.Broad knowledge and understanding of insurance principles, products, and services.Effective planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesProficiency in analysing complex data to synthesise meaningful insights is a requisiteWhat 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