Analyst – Balance Sheet Advisory & Structuring (Howden)
Support Associates and Senior Associates in delivering best‑in‑class insurance solutions for clients. Work with the balance sheet advisory & structuring team to advise on balance sheet and capital optimisation.
* Support client advisory teams in managing complex insurance requirements.
* Assist with negotiation to secure the best possible terms for clients.
* Develop business relationships and contribute to company growth.
* Over time, take ownership of transaction processes and client engagements.
Qualifications
* Strong quantitative analysis skills and ability to code.
* Motivated self‑starter keen to move into the insurance industry.
* Determination and willingness to learn.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work well as part of an open and collaborative team.
* Analytical, keen eye for detail.
* Articulate and personable, comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
* Full unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical training relevant for your role and career pathway.
* Access to discounted personal health policies and a range of insurance products.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for Christmas.
* Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
* Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
* Cycle‑to‑work loan scheme and discount on gym memberships.
* 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.
Private Equity Analyst – Howden
Work with private equity clients, analysing investment funds and insurance programmes.
* Review investment funds to analyse performance and risk profiles.
* Support the team with administrative tasks.
* Review existing insurance programmes, assessing performance and recommending improvements.
* Gain early exposure to client meetings and learn how experts offer strategic advice.
Qualifications
* Soon‑to‑be or recent graduates, highly motivated to work with private equity clients.
* Research skills and keen eye for detail.
* Strong interpersonal skills, building relationships with others.
* Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable speaking with senior individuals.
* Resilient, hard‑working, curious to learn and develop.
* Full unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Same benefits as above.
Surety Analyst – Howden
Learn about surety products and place surety bonds.
* Learn the end‑to‑end process for placing surety bonds.
* Work directly with clients, insurers and underwriters.
* Review contracts and financial records to identify risks.
* Support documentation and meeting preparation.
* Assist with meeting notes.
* Gain exposure to client and insurer meetings.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Soon‑to‑be or recent Law and Finance graduates.
* Strong analytic skills and keen eye for detail.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Influence and negotiate in professional settings.
* Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable on the phone with senior individuals.
* Resilient, hard‑working, curious to learn.
* Full unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Same benefits as above.
STEM, Finance & Legal Graduate Analyst – Howden
* Support with drafting contractual documentation for risk transfer.
* Assist with meeting notes and updating client files.
* Learn the full transaction lifecycle.
* Research and vet underlying borrows and contracts.
* Support policy management and amendments.
* Gain exposure to client and insurer meetings.
* Support client proposals and presentations.
Qualifications
* Soon‑to‑be or recent STEM, Law or Finance graduates with interest in geopolitical finance.
* Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication.
* Resilient, hard‑working, thrives under pressure.
* Curious, eager to learn quickly.
* Excel data analysis experience.
* Full unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Same benefits as above.
Associate Data Operations Analyst – Carbon
* Process incoming bordereaux ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance.
* Oversee end‑to‑end collection process, identify delays or risks.
* Communicate with internal teams (Underwriting, Claims, Finance) to resolve issues.
* Liaise with brokers and third‑party administrators to resolve data issues.
* Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, perform reconciliations.
* Contribute to the evolution of data processes, tools and controls.
* Support initiatives that enhance automation, governance and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
* Excellent Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Analytical, troubleshooting, problem‑solving capabilities.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* High attention to detail, focus on data quality.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday per calendar year (pro‑rata).
* Day off for birthday.
* Hybrid working.
* Private Health Insurance through AXA.
* Income Protection.
* Generous pension contribution.
* Tech/Bike/EV scheme.
Claims Support Analyst – (Carbon/Howden)
* Support claims bordereaux management and maintenance.
* Assist with TPA audits – scheduling, tracking, monitoring.
* Support onboarding of new TPAs – documentation preparation.
* Assist with loss fund setup and monitoring.
* Prepare TPA meeting minutes.
* Maintain shared mailboxes and respond to queries.
* Assist with external experts and service providers.
* Support ad‑hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.
* Conduct diary and file reviews.
* Assist with internal audits and regulatory reporting (Solvency II).
* Monitor MI submissions.
Qualifications
* Interest in insurance, claims or financial services.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confidence working with data and Microsoft Excel.
* Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Benefits
* 45 days holiday per calendar year (pro‑rata).
* Birthday off.
* Hybrid working.
* 50% monthly gym membership contribution.
* Private Health Insurance via AXA.
* 10% pension contribution.
* Life insurance.
* Electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work salary exchange schemes.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Howden, we are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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