Contract Administrator - #1771362

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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

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Security & Counterparty team, particularly in relation to contract reviews and agency applications. This role involves maintaining business records, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting various projects

What You'll Be Doing

Reviewing and assisting with contracts and agency applications

Maintaining and updating business records

Producing metrics and updating measures for effectiveness

Managing assigned projects and contributing to other projects as required

Providing relevant management information to senior management

Developing technical expertise in Insurer Terms of Business Agreements

Assisting with the completion of Agency/Intermediary questionnaires and on-boarding documents

Gathering and utilizing information from company systems for monitoring security and counterparties

Keeping informed of regulatory and legal changes impacting the role

Responding appropriately to urgent issues as they arise

Who We're Looking For

Experience in a legal or paralegal role

Experience working within the insurance industry

Strong written and oral communication skills

Logical approach to problem-solving

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Good planning, organization, and time management skills

Ability to prioritize effectively

Ability to articulate complex concepts simply

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications in law or paralegal studies

Training in company policies, processes, and procedures

Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and legal developments

Compliance with all applicable legal, fiscal, and regulatory obligations

Completion of relevant regulatory training

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define

Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges

And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives

Diversity and Inclusion

At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality 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 consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances

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

Our sustainability promise

We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here



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