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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.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and analytically strong AI Governance Analyst to join the team. This role will play a key part in operationalising safe and responsible AI use across the organisation. This position reports to the Head of AI Governance and works closely with wider business stakeholders to support the delivery of governance processes, assess AI use cases, and help embed practical controls that align with the AI governance frameworks and processes.
Key Responsibilities
AI Governance Delivery
- Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of AI governance framework, standards and guidance
- Support the implementation of practical controls to ensure safe and responsible use of AI across the business
- Assist in embedding governance processes in day-to-day operations
AI Intake and Risk Framework
- Support the end-to-end lifecycle of AI use cases, including intake, triage, risk assessment, approval tracking and ongoing review
- Work with business stakeholders to gather required information to ensure governance standards are applied
- Support ongoing refinement of workflows and frameworks, identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies
- Help drive adoption of governance tooling across the organisation
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Reporting and Insights
- Take ownership regular reporting on AI use (sanctioned/unsanctioned), risk exposure, and governance activity
- Contribute materials prepared for governance forums and intranet sites
- Provide clear and practical guidance on governance requirement
Regulatory Awareness
- Maintain awareness of emerging AI regulatory developments that may impact the organisation
- Assist in updating internal frameworks and controls in response to regulatory change
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build effective working relationships with business, technology, risk, and legal teams
- Act as a point of contact for stakeholders submitting AI use cases
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Good communication skills to work effectively with business stakeholders
- Interest in AI, emerging technology, and risk/governance frameworks
- Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks in a structured way
Desirable
- Experience in risk, compliance, data protection, or technology-related roles
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts or technology governance, with an appetite to build practical skills in areas such as basic AI assistant development and automation
- Awareness of global AI regulatory developments (e.g. EU AI Act, UK, US frameworks)
- Ability to translate complex information into practical, business-friendly guidance
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:
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- 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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Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.
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