Howden Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship providing experience in live M&A and advisory transactions, financial modelling, valuation, market research and client work.

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.

Work on Live Transactions, Learn from Industry Leaders and Launch Your Banking Career 

Ready to see what investment banking is really like? Join Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (HCMA) for a 10-week summer internship that puts you at the centre of live deals, strategic advice and financial analysis within a global insurance broker. This is more than just work experience, you'll experience the work of a full-time Investment Banking Analyst, working on live transactions and building your technical skills and commercial awareness. 

Our Summer Internship Programme offers a direct pathway into our 2028 graduate roles. Based on your performance and business needs, you may receive a full-time graduate offer to start working with us in Autumn 2028. 

What you’ll be doing? 

You will begin with a structured induction before joining the HCMA team to work alongside experienced specialists on real client projects.   

During the programme, you'll:

• Support financial analysis, modelling and valuation work. 

• Contribute to live M&A and advisory transactions. 

• Research companies, industries and market trends. 

• Help prepare presentations and materials for client meetings. 

• Learn how investment banking teams deliver advice to global clients. 

Who are we looking for? 

No investment banking or insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know! 

You'll be: 

• In your penultimate year of study from any degree background. 

• Genuine drive and motivation for investment banking. 

• Highly numerate and able to use your analytical skills to solve complex problems. 

• Curious to learn about businesses, markets and the factors that drive them. 

• Detail oriented and able to produce accurate and high-quality work. 

• Able to communicate your ideas clearly, both written and verbally. 

• A collaborative team player who is keen to learn and comfortable taking on feedback. 

• Motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. 

To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. 

Why should you apply? 

At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You'll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer and build relationships that could shape your future career. 

You'll also benefit from: 

• £75,000 pro-rata over the 10-weeks. 

• Relocation support may be available for interns who need to relocate to take part in the programme. Support is assessed on a case-by-case basis and subject to eligibility criteria. 

• Opportunity to receive a deferred graduate offer for Autumn 2028. 

• Plenty of learning opportunities, building your experience and knowledge. 

• 6 days of leave, fully paid, plus bank holidays. 

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

• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.  

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