Assistant Finance Manager (Client Money Manager)

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.

3 days per week, with 1 day required in our London office

This role is well-suited for someone returning to work or seeking a part-time position.

The Role:

As an Assistant Client Money Manager, you will support the management of client money processes, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations, particularly CASS5. This part-time position involves assisting with financial processes, audits, and the development of client money procedures. Collaborating with the Client Money Manager and other teams, you'll play a vital role in maintaining operational accuracy and regulatory adherence.

What You'll Do:

• Administer client money processes in line with FCA CASS5 regulations.
• Assist in improving client money procedures and operating models.
• Support the production and distribution of Client Money Management Information (MI).
• Help resolve audit and regulatory review actions related to client money.
• Perform client money calculations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and update client money policies in collaboration with the IBA team.
• Assist with client money audits and maintain the central repository of CASS information.
• Stay informed on regulatory standards and ensure processes align with requirements.

Who We're Looking For:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive and willing to learn.

Qualifications:

• Ideally working towards or holding an accountancy qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Familiarity with FCA CASS5 rules and IBA processes is advantageous but not essential.

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.