Job description

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.

About Role

Howden Capital Markets & Advisory Overview

Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (“HCMA”) is an elite boutique investment banking practice focused exclusively on serving the global insurance industry. HCMA is the investment banking arm of the Howden Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing broking and advisory businesses serving the global insurance industry.

Our team works on some of the industry’s most complex and innovative transactions. As part of HCMA, you’ll have the opportunity to advise clients on mergers & acquisitions, equity, debt, and structured financings, new entity formations, insurance-linked securitizations, and other critical strategic initiatives. Through regular interaction with professionals throughout the Howden Group, you will also get exposure to many of the industry’s leading minds and gain valuable perspectives and insight on the trends that are driving the global P&C industry forward.

We serve the full spectrum of clients in the global P&C insurance value chain, from distributors, managing general agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers, insurtechs, and other service providers, as well as a diverse range of industry investors including private equity sponsors, credit specialists, asset managers, pension funds, family offices, insurance-linked securities funds, and other institutions.

As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

Play an integral role on our deal teams, providing managerial and analytical support on mergers & acquisitions, equity, debt, and structured financings and new entity formations
Participate in the origination and execution of M&A, equity and debt transactions and new company formations
Be a key player in the preparation of company valuations using various methodologies including discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables and transaction comparables;
Spearhead company marketing documents and client presentations in addition to performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation;
Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyze the impacts of different capital structures and potential M&A transactions;
Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings; covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance.

Qualifications:

2+ years of investment banking experience as a FIG Analyst or Associate; or 3+ years of investment banking, management consulting, accounting, or other relevant financial services industry experience (preferably with a focus on the (re)insurance sector)
Bachelor’s Degree required with undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher; well-rounded academic background, with coursework in finance, economics, mathematics, or actuarial science is preferred;
Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment and under pressure with tight deadlines;
Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail;
Excellent PC skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must;
Series 7, 79, and/or 63 licenses preferred;
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

The expected base salary range for this role is $175,000-225,000. The base salary range is based on level and is only part of the overall compensation package, which may include discretionary bonus, long-term incentive plan participation, and competitive benefits.

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