Howden Capital Markets & Advisory Investment Banking Summer Analyst in City of London

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.

Location: London

Duration: 12 weeks

Start date: June 2026

Salary: £75,000 pro-rated across 12 weeks

Join Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (HCMA) -a leading risk, capital and strategic advisor to the global insurance and reinsurance industries. Founded in 2015, HCMA is one of the premier insurance-focused investment banking groups in the industry with teams based in New York and London. 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.

While HCMA operates as its own entity, we sit within the Howden Re pillar which is the global reinsurance broker, and risk, capital and strategic advisor of Howden. Howden Re delivers specialised reinsurance brokerage services and analytical advice for our clients in 20 different countries worldwide.

At HCMA, you will be part of an entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace culture where your hard work and ideas will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice.

What is the role?

As an Investment Banking Analyst, you will have the opportunity to contribute to some of the largest insurance investment banking deals. You will play an integral role in our team, working directly with junior and senior bankers and gain hands on experience in:

• Merges and Acquisitions (M&A)
• Public and Private Capital Offerings
• Insurance-Linked Security (ILS) offerings
• Financial Advisory

Our Summer Internship Programme offers a direct pathway into our Graduate Roles. Based on your performance and business needs, you may receive a full-time graduate offer to start in Autumn 2027, known as a deferred offer. Please note that deferred offers are not guaranteed.

What you’ll do

• Interns develop their skills through broad and frequent exposure to both junior and senior bankers. You will gain knowledge and skills to build a strong career foundation in financial services.
• Contribute to researching and identifying potential investment or financing opportunities, known as origination, a cross various deal types, including M&A, equity, debt and ILS deals.
• Play an active role in keeping internal materials up to date such as company and investor profiles.
• 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.
• Assist in preparation of company valuations involving using various methodologies including discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables and trans-action comparables.
• Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings; covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance.
• Assist in preparation of company marketing documents and client presentations in addition to performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation.

What are we looking for?

• Penultimate year student(s) who are studying towards a numerical-based degree subject.
• Genuine interest and passion to start your career in investment banking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong mathematical and data analysis skills.
• Strong collaborators who thrive on working with in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in their work.
• Resilient individuals who can work at a fast pace and are deadline driven.
• Prior investment banking experience is not required.
• Candidates must have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Applicatio n process

• Online application form – no CV required. We believe you’re more than just a document, so we won’t ask you to submit one. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
• Online gamified test
• Pre-recorded video interview
• Final round assessment centre at our offices due to take place in December 2025

At Howden, we are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What do we offer in return?

• 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

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.

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