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
We are seeking a Managing Director to lead our team of Global Client Leaders. The role is based at our global Headquarters here in London. The team is a key component of our Multinational Client Practice (MCP) which is dedicated to placing and servicing clients with a turnover of £500m+, have multinational locations or complex risks.
The team are responsible for:
Ensuring clients receive incredible service and placement across all aspects of risk transfer, risk financing and risk management from the Howden team around the world.
Working with prospects to further expand our impact and success.
This role combines client ownership, and team development, with a clear mandate to deepen client relationships, scale revenue and enhance Howden’s reputation as a leading broker for complex risk.
The team are agnostic regarding revenue and so are truly empowered to provide phenomenal solutions to clients.
Strategic Priorities
Nurture and grow our team
Lead from the front in terms of client engagement and business development
Drive differentiation through innovative and client-centric risk solutions.
Expand Howden’s appointments with FTSE 350 and equivalent enterprises
Ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
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
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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