Credit Risk Solutions Graduate — Global Finance

Howden Group Holdings; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,000

Fully funded professional quals (CII/C

Job summary

Howden Group Holdings in London invites you to join its Specialty Credit Risk Solutions Graduate Programme. From day one you’ll work on complex transactions that help banks manage risk and deploy capital, gaining exposure across corporate lending, project finance, infrastructure finance and more.

This 18‑month development programme offers hands‑on responsibility, international exposure and the chance to earn fully funded professional qualifications while building client relationships.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year student with a 2:1 or above in any degree subject
• Interest in finance, global markets and current affairs, with curiosity about how banks and businesses manage risk
• Strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships with clients, colleagues and partners
• Numerate and analytical with ability to assess information, solve problems and make sound judgments
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable using data to support analysis and decision-making and able to work collaboratively in a high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Support the placement of credit risk insurance solutions for major global banks, helping clients manage risk and unlock lending opportunities
• Conduct research into borrowers, industries and market developments, building an understanding of factors that influence credit and lending decisions
• Assist with drafting contracts, preparing client presentations and supporting transaction documentation throughout the deal lifecycle
• Develop relationships with clients and insurers, gaining exposure to meetings and learning how complex transactions are negotiated and delivered
• Support market analysis and business development activities, helping identify opportunities and trends across sectors and geographies
• Work closely with experienced professionals from banking, legal and finance backgrounds, developing technical expertise and client advisory skills

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Relationship-building

Numerate

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Howden Group Holdings in London invites you to join its Specialty Credit Risk Solutions Graduate Programme. From day one you’ll work on complex transactions that help banks manage risk and deploy capital, gaining exposure across corporate lending, project finance, infrastructure finance and more.

This 18‑month development programme offers hands‑on responsibility, international exposure and the chance to earn fully funded professional qualifications while building client relationships.