Business Assurance Analyst

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.

The Role

As a Business Assurance Analyst , you'll support the Business Assurance team in delivering audit and monitoring activities across the Group.

Sitting within a central function, the role focuses on analysing data, supporting reporting, tracking actions, and contributing to audit activities to help ensure the business operates in line with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to build experience in audit, risk, insurance, and assurance within a collaborative environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Support the preparation of Business Assurance reports and committee packs

Analyse audit data to identify trends, themes, recurring issues, and potential risks

Assist with tracking remediation actions and monitoring progress against agreed plans

Maintain accurate trackers, records, and reporting outputs

Help respond to queries from the Business Assurance team and wider business stakeholders

Support delivery of the Technical File Audit Programme, including tracking completion and reviewing outputs

Contribute to selected file reviews, facility audits, and targeted assurance activities under guidance

Assist with root cause analysis of findings and support improvement actions

Work with colleagues across the business to support assurance activities and process improvements

Support projects and process improvement initiatives by analysing information and documenting outcomes

Help identify opportunities to enhance reporting, oversight, and business processes through data and insight-led analysis

Who We're Looking For

Experience working with data, reports, management information, or analysis (academic or work-based)

Exposure to audit, compliance, assurance, operations, insurance, or regulatory environments would be beneficial

Confident using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Co-Pilot and other digital tools

Comfortable interpreting data and identifying trends, patterns, or inconsistencies

Experience maintaining trackers, reports, action plans, or structured records

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with information

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Curious and analytical mindset, with the confidence to ask questions and investigate issues

Comfortable working with stakeholders and building positive working relationships across teams

Interest in audit, risk, compliance, insurance, or business assurance

Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of insurance, regulation, audit methodology, and Business Assurance standards

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good numeracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent), including English and Maths

Cert CII qualification, or willingness to work towards achieving it

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.

Permanent