From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture \xe2\x80\x93 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 Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That\xe2\x80\x99s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities \xe2\x80\x93 work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you\xe2\x80\x99ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group.

Security & Counterparty Advisor

ROLE PURPOSE:

The job holder is responsible for supporting nominated business units through delivering effective and compliant onboarding of clients, insurers and other counterparties. They will provide support to other team members, by delivering effective administration of the Account Request and Approval System (ARAS) and ensuring the maintenance and integrity of Global XB and Sector Broking System account records. They will support the monitoring process of all accounts set up on ARAS. They will have responsibility for managing other employees within the team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Planning/Reporting :

• Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed objectives to ensure the achievement of the Business Plan.
• Maintains records to produce metrics and updates measures to ensure their continued effectiveness
• Provides input into the plans of the wider Security & Counterparty team in order to ensure these include appropriate considerations for delivery.
• Manages assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required
• Provides relevant management information to senior management

Technical:

• Is a referral point for the business providing advice in relation to the requirement s for the onboarding of clients, insurers and other counterparties.
• Oversees the approval process for clients, insurers and other counterparties.
• Utilises information contained within the Company systems and provided externally by rating agencies to monitor security, including insurance and rating movements notifying the business of any material ratings changes
• Keeps informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
• Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems

• Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise

Policy, Process and Procedures:

• Assists and provides advice to the business, regarding how to meet the Security & Counterparty policies and procedures that are required by the business
• Contributes to the development and compilation of procedural manual for the Security & Counterparty team to ensure all policies, processes are documented and work activities are consistent and efficient.
• Interprets instructions and issues arising, and then implement actions according to policies and procedures

Environment, Customer Focus and Relationships:

• Builds strong and effective relationships across the business to promote a positive image of the Security & Counterparty team and efficiently support work activities.
• Promotes an open line of communication to, from and within the Security & Counterparty team
• Maintains awareness of organisational structures and activities, including cross-border activities and intercompany relationships/dependencies, in order to understand business dynamics, pressures and needs.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory developments and supports the business in assessing impacts and enhancing controls where necessary.
• Attends internal and external seminars, forums and events where necessary, to positively represent the Company and increase own knowledge and understanding of changing priorities, new legislation and market trends etc.
• Responds to the clients(both internal and external) requirements as appropriate
• Behaves with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically
• Shares information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group

People Management/Personal Development:

• Manages the performance of direct reports and any people management issues connected with teams within their area of responsibility
• Acts as a role model for positive management and leadership behaviours
• Identifies and hires talent, ensuring that recruitment plans are in place to attract new member of staff and managing recruitment processes where required
• Manages the team to ensure they have relevant objectives which align personal goals to the requirements of the business. Positively encourages professional and personal development of all team members to increase their capability and effectiveness
• Ensures team members are competent to carry out their responsibilities
• Motivates team to deliver high performance and achieve objectives
• Retains and develops key team members, working with senior managers to develop succession plans where this is appropriate
• Participates in regular team meetings to collaborate and share information, knowledge and best practice etc.
• Actively undertakes personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of best practice
• Remains aware of external, industry, legal and regulatory developments etc to ensure practice and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard
• Keeps informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Operating Entity/Group

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge/Experience

• Successful candidates must have previous working knowledge of Global XB and/ or Sector processing systems.
• Experience of operating in the compliance department/Security & Counterparty department of a public company in the UK regulatory environment.
• Commercial awareness and focus on the application of regulation within the insurance broking industry.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of insurance, principles, products and services.
• Broad knowledge of risk management practices.

Skills/Behaviours

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Actively listens.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Consultative approach to business relationship management, proactively sharing \xe2\x80\x9cwhat works best\xe2\x80\x9d with others across the Group.
• Good planning, organisation, delivery and time management skills.
• Able to prioritise effectively.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (desirable).

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 First

Our 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 & Inclusion

At 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.
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 First
We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture. It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become:

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  An international group with independence and people at its heart
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  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. David\xe2\x80\x99s 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. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Howden Group Holdings 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.

Additional Job Details

Worker Type:
Permanent