Associate at Howden in London, England, United Kingdom

Associate Location: London 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 Multinational Clients Practice (MCP) supports Howden’s ambition to grow in the large and complex segment globally. The MCP is under the leadership of Morwenna Howell as Divisional CEO, with Matteo Scagliarini serving as Chair of the MCP and Chair of the Howden One Network (HON). The HON is a core component of the MCP, forming the backbone of our global distribution and servicing model. Through the Howden One Network, our clients gain access to local insurance specialists in more than 120 territories worldwide. The Role As an Associate for the Howden One Network, your role is crucial to ensure the consistent delivery of related projects, interaction with partners, other compliance initiatives and ensuring a consistent proposition globally. What you'll do Network Coordination & Governance Support the day‑to‑day operation of the Howden One Network, ensuring alignment with MCP strategy, governance standards and agreed frameworks. Coordinate network-related projects, including onboarding, transitions, renewals of agreements and structural changes. Assist with maintaining oversight of partner compliance, servicing standards and contractual obligations. Partner & Internal Stakeholder Engagement Act as a first point of contact for network partner and internal enquiries relating to multinational placements, servicing queries and operational matters. Work closely with regional and local Howden teams to support multinational client activity, especially larger and more complex programmes and solutions. Facilitate collaboration across cultures, territories and business units to ensure consistent outcomes for clients. Multinational Support & Delivery Support the execution of multinational client strategies, including network engagement on live opportunities and existing accounts. Assist in upholding global servicing standards, compliance expectations and client delivery requirement. Reporting, Projects & Continuous Improvement Contribute to network reporting, project tracking and preparation of materials for senior stakeholders. Support ongoing enhancements to network processes, frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and consistency. Assist with MCP initiatives, including events, communications and strategic projects linked to international distribution. Who we're looking for Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams across time zones. Comfortable and keen on working in an international, cross‑cultural environment with diverse stakeholders. Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal) Interest in multinational insurance, international distribution and complex corporate clients. Collaborative mindset with the confidence to engage appropriately with senior internal and external contacts Previous experience in insurance, professional services or an international environment is beneficial but not mandatory 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