Investment Banking Analyst

1w1 week ago

Howden

London, GB · Full-time · £70,000 – £110,000

About this role

Howden Capital Markets & Advisory is 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. Analysts play an integral role providing analytical support on M&A, capital offerings, ILS and financial advisory services.

Daily tasks include preparing company valuations using discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables and transaction comparables. Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various scenarios and analyze capital structures or M&A impacts. Prepare marketing documents, client presentations and research for new business generation.

Join a collaborative international team of 18,000 employees across 100 countries united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset. Employees stay for the distinctive culture supporting work/life balance, career progression, sustainability and volunteering. Function in team settings or self-directed with excellent mathematical, writing and verbal skills.

Gain broad exposure from pitch phase through transaction closing on major insurance deals. Interact with clients immediately, travel for the firm and handle increasing responsibilities. Develop skills through frequent interaction with junior and senior bankers for a strong career foundation in financial services.

Requirements

Enduring work ethic and track record of success
Ability to function in team settings and on a self-directed basis
Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills
Some experience in investment banking, management consulting, accounting or financial services preferred but not required
Demonstrated academic achievement and excellence outside of academics
Ability to work in a time sensitive environment under pressure with tight deadlines
Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

Prepare company valuations using discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables and transaction comparables
Prepare company marketing documents and client presentations and perform research for new business generation
Participate in origination and execution of M&A, equity, debt and ILS transactions
Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and analyze impacts of capital structures and M&A transactions
Prepare presentation materials for client meetings on strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and corporate finance
Participate in all stages of transaction executions from pitch phase through closing

Benefits

Collaborative international team environment
Culture supporting work/life balance, career progression, sustainability and volunteering
Broad exposure to major deals in insurance investment banking
Frequent interaction with clients and senior bankers
Opportunities to travel for the firm