Portfolio Solutions Analyst Graduate Programme

Job Description:

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 24,000 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.

Location: London

Start date: September 2026

Salary: £35,000

Closing date: Friday 5th June

Working structure: 3 days in office

Portfolio Solutions Team

Our Portfolio Solutions team provide bespoke and tailored insurance solutions and risk management for private equity firms to help them protect their portfolio investments. We review existing fund risks and recommend improvements and ensure they have the right insurance coverage to protect their assets over the long term.

The Graduate Programme

You will join a collaborative and ambitious team where our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for recent or soon-to-be graduates who are interested in Private Equity and are curious to learn how insurance protects their investments.

This programme is designed to give you early exposure to real client work, supported by structured training and hands-on learning from experienced professionals.

What you'll be doing

* Play an active role in reviewing investment funds, to analyse performance and risk profiles.

* Support the team with administrative tasks.

* Support the review of existing insurance programmes, assessing their performance and recommending improvements to align with investor needs.

* Gain early exposure to clients through meetings and learn how our experts offer strategic advice.

What are we looking for?

No experience or technical knowledge is required - we'll teach you everything you need to know!

* Soon-to-be or recent graduates who are highly motivated to work with Private Equity clients and are interested in the full fund process.

* Individuals who enjoy researching and have a keen eye for detail.

* Individuals with strong interpersonal skills who thrive on connecting and building relationships with others.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable speaking with senior individuals.

* Resilient and hard-working graduates who are curious to learn and develop.

* You must have full unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Why apply?

* Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical training relevant for your role and career pathway.

* Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for Christmas.

* Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.

* Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.

* Cycle to work loan scheme and discount on gym memberships.

* 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.

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?

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