Global Business Development Intern – London

Endsleigh; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Travel costs covered

Career progression

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Business Development Intern for a 10-week summer programme in London, starting June 2027. You will join either Financial Institutions or Sport & Entertainment teams and work on live projects, learning how a global insurance broker wins new business and builds client partnerships.

You’ll receive structured induction, exposure to meaningful opportunities, and a path toward Autumn 2028 graduate roles, with travel costs covered for assessment day and other development benefits.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student from any degree background.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to achieve your set goals despite setbacks.
• Efficient, organised and adaptable to different tasks and opportunities.
• Full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Research potential clients across sectors related to the team and learn about their business, priorities and potential needs.
• Build an understanding of how businesses operate and where you can spot opportunities for Howden.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand what opportunities could be the right fit for Howden.
• Analyse new business opportunities by reviewing companies, spotting trends and uncovering potential client needs.
• Support with preparing compelling sales materials, including client presentation and proposal documents.
• Play a key role in outreach to prospective clients via phone and email.

Job description

Howden is seeking a Business Development Intern for a 10-week summer programme in London, starting June 2027. You will join either Financial Institutions or Sport & Entertainment teams and work on live projects, learning how a global insurance broker wins new business and builds client partnerships.

You’ll receive structured induction, exposure to meaningful opportunities, and a path toward Autumn 2028 graduate roles, with travel costs covered for assessment day and other development benefits.