Business Assurance Associate

About Howden

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We bring a no‑limits mindset, a strong collaborative culture and a commitment to sustainability and volunteering. Our team of 24,000 employees spans over 56 countries and is dedicated to delivering high‐quality insurance services.

As a Business Assurance Associate you will support the Business Assurance team in delivering audit, monitoring and assurance activities across the Group. You will analyse data, maintain reporting, track actions and contribute to assurance reviews that help ensure the business operates in line with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Produce Business Assurance reports, dashboards and committee packs.
• Analyse audit and assurance data to identify trends, themes and potential areas of risk.
• Maintain remediation action trackers and monitor progress against agreed plans.
• Update and manage assurance records, documentation and reporting outputs.
• Respond to routine queries from the Business Assurance team and wider business stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of the Technical File Audit Programme, including tracking completion and collating results.
• Assist with file reviews, facility audits and targeted assurance activities.
• Investigate findings and contribute to root‑cause analysis and improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to gather information and support assurance activities.
• Support projects and process improvement initiatives through analysis, documentation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, oversight and business processes through data‑led insight.
• Develop knowledge of insurance, regulation, audit methodologies and Business Assurance standards through ongoing learning and training.

• Experience with data, reporting, administration, analysis or management information – acquired through education, internships, placements or previous employment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Copilot.
• Ability to analyse information, identify trends and recognise inconsistencies in data.
• Experience maintaining trackers, reports, records or structured documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience building effective working relationships with colleagues, customers or stakeholders.
• Knowledge of or interest in audit, risk, compliance, insurance or business assurance environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Educated to A‑Level standard (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Cert CII qualification, or willingness to work towards achieving it.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• A career that you define with opportunities for growth and development.
• Recognition of diversity – we value a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
• Room to innovate and try new approaches that contribute to our success.
• Support for everyday moments and larger challenges, including flexibility where possible.
• Reasonable adjustments to ensure your role aligns with your needs, such as software, IT, office setups, flexible hours or hybrid working where suitable.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. This includes software, IT and office setup adjustments, as well as flexible hours or hybrid working where appropriate. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations; please discuss your needs with your Recruitment Partner.