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Head of Risk & Compliance - US

Head of Risk & Compliance - US

HowdenTown of Florida, NY, United States
6 days ago
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  • Full-time
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$300,000.00 / yr - $350,000.00 / yr

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Head of Risk & Compliance

Ideal Locations for Hybrid Work : Tampa, Miami, Charlotte, Nashville

Why Join Howden US?

At Howden, we’re not just building a business- We’re rewriting the rules of what a global insurance broker can be. And now, it’s your turn to be part of something extraordinary. From three people and a dog to over 22,000 employees across 56 countries, we’ve grown into a $4bn revenue powerhouse with bold ambition : to become a $13bn business with 40,000 people by 2030. We’re launching our US retail platform with the same entrepreneurial spirit that’s driven our success worldwide- and we’re looking for trailblazers to help shape the future.

Why Howden?

  • You’ll Own It
  • With 6,000 employee shareholders owning 34% of the company , our unique ownership model means you’re not just joining a team—you’re building a business you truly own.
  • You’ll Be Empowered
  • We’re a destination for talent where people are trusted to look after their clients and grow together. You’ll have the freedom to lead, backed by global scale and local expertise.
  • You’ll Be Part of Something Bigger
  • Our integrated platform spans broking, reinsurance, and MGA capabilities—giving you access to everything you need to deliver for clients and build something remarkable

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

What is the role?

The Howden US Head of Risk & Compliance is a new role, accountable to the US CEO / COO for the development and co-ordination of the Risk, Internal Control and Compliance Function supporting the Howden US broking business.

You will be working alongside the US Broking Division Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for developing, maintaining and overseeing a Second Line of Defence Risk, Internal Control and Compliance Framework that will serve the US Broking Division. The Framework must be aligned to the Group’s requirements and be fit for purpose, taking into due consideration the size, complexity and nature of the US Broking Division. Within the wider US family of Howden companies, you will work with the US General Counsel to ensure the appropriate services provided are consistent with generally accepted US practice.

What will you be doing?

Work closely with key stakeholders to be a trusted advisor and critical friend, supporting the build-out of a well-controlled organisation that can achieve growth targets within regulatory requirements :

  • Establishing and building out effective Enterprise Risk, Internal Control and Compliance frameworks in accordance with Group requirements and local US Rules and Regulations.
  • Ensuring a robust ‘second line’ with sufficient resource, oversight and effective stakeholder engagement necessary to ensure rules and regulations are adhered to and deviations reported on a timely and complete basis.
  • Ensuring the framework is sufficient to deliver a robust framework in the context of a potential US or UK Listing, as required.
  • Providing accurate and timely risk, internal control and compliance information to the US Broking team and to the Group.
  • Working with the Senior Leadership Team and other relevant key Risk, Internal Control and Compliance stakeholders to plan the work of teams operating under their responsibility to ensure that these meet the objectives of the US Broking Division and agreed compliance standards, escalating to the Group if necessary.
  • Developing, managing and refining qualitative and quantitative risk, regulatory / compliance and internal control reporting, which meets business requirements, promotes risk reduction and supports effective decision-making. Alert the CEO / COO of any trends in Management Information that require action.
  • Delivering an effective compliance-monitoring programme across the US Broking Division and foster an open and productive relationship with internal audit.
  • Delivering a robust and commercial advisory service to stakeholders on compliance issues, including coordinating with Local and Group Legal Functions as required.
  • To be a member or attendee of relevant Governance Committees, where considered to be fundamental to ensuring Senior Risk, Internal Control and Compliance representation and to build out such governance forums when required.
  • Supporting the analysis and execution of risk transfer arrangements (i.e. the placement of required US insurance covers and / or analysis of Group placements to ensure adequacy for local needs).

    • Knowledge / Experience

  • Previous experience of operating in a similar role at a senior level within a financial services environment, ideally a US Broking operation.
  • Previous experience of managing professional teams.
  • Strong understanding of US and international regulatory frameworks and how these impact a US insurance broking entities.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and how to implement an effective compliance framework in a multi-national insurance intermediary business.
  • Likely to have experience of both retail and wholesale insurance environments.
  • Strong understanding of the individual accountability regime and how this should be applied to corporate governance frameworks.
  • Ideally has experience of internal control operations in a Listed company environment.

    • Skills / Behaviour

  • Proven experience of operating as part of a Senior Leadership Team.
  • Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities with high levels of personal integrity.
  • Pragmatic – able to determine how regulatory requirements should be translated into business processes.
  • Actively listens to the views of colleagues / business leaders / key stakeholders and building effective relationships, but also has the strength of character to challenge where required to ensure operational excellence.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with senior managers and other key stakeholders within the US business and across the Group.
  • Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues.
  • A team player, able to contribute significantly at senior level.
  • High level of emotional intelligence.
  • High degree of resilience and tenacity.

    • What do we offer in return? A career that you define.

    Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most : personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.

    And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality 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

    • 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 age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

    Our sustainability promise

    We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.

    Compensation and Benefits

    The expected base salary range for this role is $300,000-$350,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as [exempt / non-exempt] under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

    In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, subject to performance and continued employment at the time of payout. All compensation is subject to applicable taxes and withholdings.

    Howden offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility and applicable law. These include, but are not limited to :

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
  • Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave
  • Life and Disability insurance

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