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. The 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.
- Reporting and Insights
- Take ownership of 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 requirements.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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. We can accommodate changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working where possible.
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