Key Takeaways
- Earn £28,000 per year while completing a Level 3 Compliance and Risk apprenticeship.
- Gain hands-on experience supporting a global reinsurance business in London.
- The programme lasts 18 months, starting in September 2027.
- No prior insurance experience is required; you must have the right to work in the UK and lived there for 3 years.
About the Role
This is an 18-month development programme designed to kick-start your career in Risk & Compliance.
What you'll be doing?
You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Risk & Compliance team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility. During the programme, you'll:
- Build your understanding of risk, compliance and the regulations that apply to the insurance and reinsurance industry.
- Learn how Howden identifies, records and manages risks that could affect the business.
- Support the maintenance of the risk register, which records important risks and the actions being taken to manage them.
- Assist with reviewing information to identify potential risks, patterns or areas that may require further investigation.
- Support the team in understanding new and changing regulations and what they could mean for the business.
- Collaborate with specialist teams such as Financial Crime, Data Protection, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Monitoring.
- Assist the team in responding to a range of compliance queries from the business.
- Support the team with business-as-usual activities relating to compliance training, monitoring and reporting.
Who are we looking for?
No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
You'll be:
- Curious about how businesses identify and manage risk and interested in how rules, regulations help businesses operate responsibly.
- Confident communicating with a wide range of people.
- Comfortable researching topics and learning new information.
- Detail oriented and produce high quality and accurate work.
- Analytical and able to review information carefully to identify key details and trends.
- Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- A strong problem solver who enjoys understanding complex situations.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues across different teams.
- Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn new skills.
To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must:
- Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
- Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
- Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship.
Application process
Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!
- Online application form – no CV required: We believe you're more than just a document, so we won’t ask you to submit a CV. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
- Online gamified assessment: We’ve created games that will help us understand your natural strengths and how you approach different situations. There are no right or wrong answers. You can complete this stage on your phone or laptop, whichever suits you best!
- Pre-recorded video interview: You will record your answers to a few questions using your phone or laptop, giving you the chance to tell us more about yourself in your own time in a relaxed setting.
- Assessment centre: Our final stage is an in-person assessment centre at one of our offices. You'll take part in some fun group activities and meet our team in a relaxed setting. This day is all about getting to know you better and for you to see what it's like to be part of Howden and experience our culture. We'll cover all your travel costs for this day, because where you are now, shouldn’t hold back your future!
Why should you apply?
At Howden, people are the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You'll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer and build relationships that could shape your future career.
You'll also benefit from:
- £28,000 a generous pension scheme.
- Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role.
- Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development programme.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off at Christmas.
- Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and insurance products.
- 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.
Ready to apply?
Want to know what life at Howden is really like? Visit our Early Careers hub to explore our culture, learn more about the insurance industry, and get practical tips to help you prepare for our recruitment process. It's also a great way to work out which career path suits you best.
You can also follow our TikTok accounts, @earlycareersjo and @millieinsurancecareers , for behind-the-scenes insights into life at Howden, career advice, and application tips from our Early Careers team.
Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in additional applications not being considered.
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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.