Private Capital Portfolio Solutions Graduate Programme

Howden’s Portfolio Solutions Graduate Analyst supports private capital clients through market research, commercial analysis, relationship management and strategic projects.

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.

Salary: £40,000

Help Investors and Businesses Create Value

Looking for a graduate role where you'll gain exposure to private equity, business strategy, client advisory and commercial decision-making from day one?

Join Howden Private Capital (HPC), a newly established global division serving private equity, private credit, infrastructure and institutional investor clients. As a Graduate Analyst in Portfolio Solutions, you'll work with investors and portfolio companies, helping deliver solutions that support growth, manage risk and create long-term value.

Unlike many graduate roles, this position offers broad exposure to private capital clients, business development activities and strategic projects. You'll support client initiatives, market research, commercial analysis and relationship management while working closely with colleagues across Howden and senior stakeholders in the private capital market.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, enjoys working with people and is interested in how investors create value in businesses.

This is a permanent role supported by a structured 18-month development programme, designed to accelerate your professional confidence, commercial understanding and long-term career growth.

What you’ll be doing?

You'll begin with a structured induction before joining the Portfolio Solutions team, where you'll work directly with senior leaders across the business.

During the programme, you’ll:

• Research private equity funds, investors and portfolio companies.

• Support the development of solutions for private capital clients.

• Prepare client presentations, reports and market insights.

• Analyse business and portfolio company data.

• Support business development and client relationship activities.

• Work with teams across Howden to deliver solutions for clients.

• Attend client meetings and prepare briefing materials.

• Contribute to strategic projects and commercial initiatives.

Who are we looking for?

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

You'll be:

• A recent graduate, or in your final year of university study.

• Curious about business, investing and commercial strategy.

• Interested in private equity, financial services, consulting or client advisory.

• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships.

• Analytical, commercially minded and naturally curious.

• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Someone who takes ownership and enjoys learning.

• A collaborative team player.

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