Process Excellence Continuous Improvement Lead

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 23,000 employees spanning over 56 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.

Preferred locations include Miami, Charlotte, and Chicago, though outstanding applicants in other regions will also be considered.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are seeking a Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead to support the design, documentation, and governance of end‑to‑end operational processes and target operating model elements across the US Retail business. This role will play a critical part in translating strategic change into clear, executable processes while ensuring appropriate controls are embedded.

Reporting to the Head of Continuous Improvement & Change, you will act as a hands‑on process and standards leader – driving consistency, enabling scale, and reinforcing operational discipline across teams. This role is an exciting opportunity for a process leader who can translate strategic priorities into clear, governed, and executable ways of working.

• Support the design, documentation, and maintainance of end‑to‑end operational processes.
• Develop clear SOPs, process maps, RACI models, and handoffs.
• Ensure processes are scalable, repeatable, and aligned to business strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to simplify workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.

• Help maintain clear process ownership, documentation, and change control standards.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure updates are reflected accurately and consistently.
• Define KPIs and partner with Operations on measurement and reporting.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring processes are well‑documented and consistently executed.

• Ensure processes, SOPs, and controls are clear, complete and ready for adoption, partnering with Capability & Change on enablement.
• Partner with Capability & Change to support enablement where process…