Equity Modelling Associate in London

Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 23,000 employees spanning over 56 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.What is the role?This role is in the Equity Modelling Team. This team has a high profile with the GEC, Board and institutional investors. It is involved in many strategic decisions the Group makes. Following a number of large acquisitions and growth in the shareholder base over the last 24 months, the Equity Modelling team is growing. The successful applicant will play a key role in matters around the Group\’s equity.The role will include:Quarterly reporting to the external investors of key information relating to sharesAssisting with strategy evaluation by considering the impact of different strategies on the share priceDesigning and implementing share incentive schemesMonitoring and agreeing team performance and handling the vesting of share schemesContinuous improvement to processes, including implementing new systemsSignificant interaction with GEC, members of the Board and our investors GA, CDPQ and HgThis role will give an excellent insight into the way the Group builds shareholder value and shares the value creation with its employees.Please note that this is a full-time, permanent position based in our London office. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of onsite presence 3 days per week.What will you be doing?Support in valuations for HGHs share capital, including modelling group profits, net debt and share capital movements across a range of scenariosSupport business leaders in creating new share incentive schemes in line with the Group guidance for growth areas of the business (new initiatives, acquired businesses and existing teams)Working with other team members on the ongoing monitoring of existing share incentive schemes and their impact on share dilution through review of forecast and actual divisional profitability compared to targetsSupport the vesting process for share incentive schemes including calculation of the final profit and any other performance measuresDraft Remuneration Committee papers for new share incentive schemes and Board reports on share mattersBeing a key contact for the external investors on matters relating to the Group\’s share capital and share incentive schemes and providing reports as appropriateAssist in the implementation of new systems to improve the Group\’s ability to report on its share capital and incentive schemes, and once implemented, being responsible for the accuracy of data in the system, availability of relevant reports and continuous improvementReview and preparation of documentation relating to new and vesting share incentive schemesSupport other share related matters throughout the annual cycle, such as the internal share marketRepresent Howden credibly inside and outside the GroupWhat are we looking for?Skills and abilities needed to perform roleAbility to communicate clearly as well as persuade and influence othersAbility to establish effective relationships with individuals across the Group\’s geographies and business lines and external advisorsWell organised individual able to develop and maintain structure in a fast-paced environmentTried and tested quantitative and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of financial statement analysisAbility to provide a balanced view considering the needs of different stakeholdersAdvanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Candidates with knowledge of at least one other language are desirable but not crucialKnowledge and ExperiencePrior experience in a role with significant exposure to financial analysis and modellingExperience in preparing presentations, supporting projects and applying rules and guidance to specific scenariosExperience supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment in order to achieve critical time framesExposure to working with and developing systems would be an advantageCompliance & Regulatory ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliance with all applicable Group and/or Company policies and procedures, including Anti-Bribery and CorruptionFollow Group policies and procedures to obtain correct authorisationsEnsure compliance with legal and regulatory requirementsKeep own performance, HR and T&C records up to date and meet the Group and/or Company\’s requirementsMaintain accurate records and take care of correspondence appropriatelyProfessional QualificationsHigh quality bachelor\’s degree or equivalentACA or equivalent with 5+ years of post-qualification experienceWhat do we offer in return? 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: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.Permanent

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