Control Assurance Analyst

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards? Join us as a Control Assurance Analyst and take a pivotal role in assessing, enhancing, and maintaining security controls across our organisation. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in control processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Control Assessments: Plan, coordinate, and execute technical and non-technical security control assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Evaluate and Enhance Controls: Assess the design and effectiveness of controls, identify gaps, and propose improvements to strengthen our security posture.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep detailed and up-to-date records of assessments, remediation activities, and system security plans (SSPs) to support organizational objectives.
• Support Audits and Third-Party Reviews: Facilitate internal and external audit activities, manage third-party due diligence requests, and ensure timely resolution of deficiencies.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvement opportunities, update business procedures, and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate and Train: Support data owners with security documentation, train stakeholders on best practices, and ensure critical vendors maintain robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Previous Experience:

We’re seeking candidates with:

• A solid understanding of control assessment methodologies, regulatory compliance standards, and security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in performing security control evaluations and maintaining related documentation.
• Proven ability to support audits, manage third-party risk assessments, and address identified gaps.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to effectively convey findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset for identifying and implementing process improvements in security and compliance functions.

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.