Head Of Architecture - Specialty

Howden

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7+ years architecture leadership experience
London market specialty insurance broking domain knowledge
Microsoft azure and salesforce technology expertise
** Howden is seeking a Head of Architecture for its Specialty division, a leadership position focused on defining and implementing architecture strategies within the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and technology leadership, particularly within the Specialty insurance domain, and will be integral to aligning business needs with technical solutions. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the definition of target architecture and roadmaps for Howden Specialty, ensuring alignment with broader Group strategic objectives.
  • The successful candidate will establish and run a delegated Technical Design Authority to govern major change programmes within the Specialty business.
  • Howden offers a people-first culture with employee ownership, emphasizing work-life balance, sustainability, and opportunities for personal development.

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** Howden is seeking a Head of Architecture for its Specialty division, a leadership position focused on defining and implementing architecture strategies within the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and technology leadership, particularly within the Specialty insurance domain, and will be integral to aligning business needs with technical solutions. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years architecture leadership experience
  • London Market Specialty Insurance Broking domain knowledge
  • Microsoft Azure and Salesforce technology expertise
  • Enterprise integration architecture (RESTful APIs, event-driven)
  • Establishing Technical Design Authorities and Architecture Review Boards
  • IT Due Diligence for M&A initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Software engineering background
  • ISO 27001 compliance knowledge
  • DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices
  • Modern data and analytics platform architecture
  • Experience in regulated environments
  • Strong stakeholder negotiation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years Enterprise and Solution Architecture experience
  • Certification in ISC2 CSSLP or CISSP preferred
  • Proven experience in UK & Global Specialty Insurance Brokerage
  • Strong vendor selection and relationship management skills

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