Growth Execution Manager

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 24,000 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.

Role:
Growth Execution Manager

Location:

New York City

Our Growth Execution team was established over a year ago to drive the execution of growth strategies for various GPs. This team works across the GPs and focuses on identifying, prioritizing, and executing strategic growth initiatives. Currently made up of 12 talented Growth Execution Managers (GEMs), the team is integral to Howden’s continued success and growth in Specialty. As a Growth Execution Manager (GEM), you’ll be at the forefront of driving meaningful change.

You’ll work closely with GP Leaders, bringing your expertise to a diverse range of projects to drive significant growth and innovation within our global Specialty business. If you’re a results-driven, proactive individual with a passion for making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

• Growth Execution Focus
  Partner with GP Leaders to identify and execute key initiatives across the six pillars of the Global Practices (Leadership, Strategy, Clients & Proposition, Insights, Brand & Marketing, Infrastructure & Support). Ensure tangible business outcomes by developing actionable plans, prioritizing opportunities with the highest global growth potential. Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across Howden, ensuring collaboration within the Union:
  Specialty, Geographies, and Reinsurance.
• Strategic Planning and Delivery
  Collaborate with fellow GEMs to create comprehensive development plans for each practice. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and drive impactful outcomes. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure projects remain on track and deliver.
• Thought Leadership and Innovation
  Lead the development and execution of innovative strategies to strengthen the capabilities and impact of our GPs, internally and externally. Facilitate internal forums to share insights, best practices, and thought leadership across practices.

Collaborate with specialist teams to design and implement global propositions. Partner with local teams and marketing to develop sector-specific strategies and campaigns. Organise a Global conference from design to delivery. Develop a global SharePoint site to enhance best practice and knowledge sharing. Create a comprehensive training academy/ hub to support ‘high talent’ colleagues and new starters. Build a global ‘toolbox’ of resources, including wordings, marketing materials, and tools.

Maintain a key win/ proposal log to track and celebrate successes.

• Experience in the insurance industry (not consulting for insurance, but direct experience of working in insurance).
• 2-3 years of consulting, strategy, or project management experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with data analysis is an advantage.

The expected base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $170,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs,…