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.

What is the role?

We’re seeking a curious and skilled controls Analyst to support the ongoing evolution of our Group Internal Control Framework. This role blends analytical expertise with business insight to ensure controls are identified, monitored, and communicated effectively across our global operations. You’ll play a pivotal part in interpreting control performance, shaping governance reporting, and driving data-driven decision-making. 

Please note this is a full-time, permanent role base in our Central London office. Following a hybrid-work pattern, the expectation is for you to be onsite 3 days per week on average.

What will you be doing?

Design and maintain dashboards and reports for committees, boards, and operational leadership. 

Collaborate with business and process owners to run control workshops and identify data-driven opportunities for control and process improvement. 

Conduct thematic analysis across control assessments to uncover trends, patterns, and emerging risks. 

Monitor remediation activities using data insights and follow up on corrective actions at Group and entity level. 

Promote awareness of risk analytics and the impact of data on control strategies and operational resilience. 

Connect with stakeholders across the three lines of defence to identify future data requirements and trends. 

Track external factors (e.g., regulatory shifts) using structured data sources, and assess implications for the risk and control environment. 

Support the rollout of new software (e.g. AuditBoard) including system configuration, data onboarding, and training on data tools. 

Contribute to wider Group Risk initiatives, exploring automation, digitalisation, and new data-led approaches to risk management. 

What are we looking for?

Understanding of risk and control frameworks such as COSO or SOX. 

Experience in data analysis, risk reporting and controls monitoring, ideally from industry or from a Big 4 consultancy specialising in risk and control management. 

Experience in analytical tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI) and an ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Knowledge of data governance, control testing or compliance analytics.

Qualifications in risk, or audit (e.g. CISA, CIA) is a plus.

Additional language skills also a plus.

What 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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