Investment Banking Analyst

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.

Who We Are

Howden Capital Markets & Advisory is a leading risk, capital and strategic advisor to the global insurance and reinsurance industries. Founded in 2015, Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (“HCMA”) is one of the premier insurance-focused investment banking groups in the industry. Our team covers a broad range of insurance carrier and insurance services companies and offers expertise in M&A, capital raising, general strategic advice and Insurance-Linked Securities.

An analyst will play an integral role on our teams, providing analytical support on mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital offerings, insurance-linked security (ILS) offerings and other financial advisory services for our clients. Analysts on the HCMA team will be heavily involved in the following.

What will you be doing?

1. Preparation of company valuations including using various methodologies including discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables and transaction comparables;
2. Preparation of company marketing documents and client presentations in addition to performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation;
3. Participate in the origination and execution of M&A, equity, debt and ILS transactions;
4. Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyse the impacts of different capital structures and potential M&A transactions;
5. Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings; covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance;
6. Participate in all stages of transaction executions, from the pitch phase through closing. Analysts / Associates develop their skills through broad and frequent exposure to both other junior and senior bankers. You will gain a strong career foundation in financial services. Our analysts / associates are the anchors of each team and are expected to make a personal impact right from the start. You will work on some of the biggest deals in insurance investment banking, interact with clients almost immediately, travel for the firm and handle increasingly important responsibilities.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have (i) an enduring work ethic and track record of success; (ii) the ability to function equally well in both a team setting and on a self-directed basis; and (iii) excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills. Key required qualifications include:

1. Some experience in investment banking, management consulting, accounting, or other relevant financial services industry experience preferred but not required;
2. Demonstrated academic achievement and excellence outside of academics;
3. Excellent written and verbal skills;
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment and under pressure with tight deadlines;
6. Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail;
7. Ready to assume a high level of responsibility;
8. Bachelor’s Degree required; well-rounded academic background, with coursework in finance, economics, mathematics, or actuarial science is preferred;
9. Demonstrated leadership abilities;
10. Solid interest in the financial sector;
11. Excellent PC skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

1. Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new;
2. We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges;
3. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

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.