Insurance Coverage Banker (NBFI)

Buckden Partners; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European financial institution seeks an Associate Director for its Corporate Finance team in London. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of UK and Irish insurance clients, providing tailored financial solutions. Ideal for candidates ready to advance in a dynamic banking environment, the position emphasizes proactive relationship management and strategic risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK insurance sector coverage.
• Strong knowledge of insurance models and regulatory frameworks.
• Established network in UK and Irish insurance markets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary relationship manager for insurance clients.
• Originate, structure, and execute financing transactions.
• Lead credit analysis and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Relationship Management

Credit Analysis

Risk Assessment

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Associate Director - Corporate Finance Headhunter

Our client, a leading European financial institution, seeks a Director for its UK-based NBFI team, focusing on insurance clients. This front-office role is ideal for an experienced Associate Director aiming to progress or a current Director wanting to broaden their remit in a dynamic international banking environment.

The successful candidate will manage and grow a portfolio of UK and Irish insurance clients (life and non-life), delivering tailored financing and risk solutions aligned with the bank’s strategic and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary relationship manager for insurance clients, building strong CFO/CEO-level partnerships.
• Originate, structure, and execute transactions across financing products, including acquisition finance, regulatory capital, and corporate debt.
• Collaborate with product teams (Global Markets, DCM, Transaction Banking) to identify cross-sell opportunities and deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead credit analysis and risk assessment, ensuring portfolio management aligns with internal risk frameworks.
• Provide sector insights on market trends, regulations, and capital needs.
• Ensure all client activity complies with risk appetite, compliance, and sustainability standards.

Your Profile:

• Experience in UK insurance sector coverage, preferably in a large bank or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of insurance models, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Solvency II), and financing structures.
• Proven ability to originate complex financing solutions and collaborate with product specialists.
• Established network in UK and Irish insurance and professional services markets.
• Strong credit and risk assessment skills, with practical understanding of insurance capital and liquidity.
• Commercially minded, collaborative, and motivated to take on broader responsibility.

This role suits a high-performing Associate Director ready to advance to Director or a Director seeking growth in a platform valuing expertise and client impact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance

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