Associate Director - Strategic Advisory

Howden UK Brokers; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Flexible PTO

Volunteer days

Job summary

Howden Re is seeking an Associate Director for our Strategic Advisory team in Minneapolis, MN. You will lead and contribute to strategic engagements for leading insurance and reinsurance clients, shaping growth opportunities and improving performance while partnering with senior executives.

You will own deliverables, drive client relationships, mentor juniors, and collaborate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment that values intellectual curiosity and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 3–4 years of experience in strategy consulting, insurance, or related analytical advisory role.
• Strong client-facing skills with senior leadership engagement.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal communication, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support key workstreams on strategic engagements for insurance/reinsurance clients.
• Own project deliverables and contribute to client relationship management.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate in a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Client-facing

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Executive communication

Team mentorship

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.

About Role

We are seeking an Associate Director with 3 to 4 years of relevant experience to join our Strategic Advisory team. This role supports and leads key workstreams on strategic consulting engagements for leading insurance and reinsurance clients, helping organizations evaluate growth opportunities, optimize business performance, and address complex industry challenges.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, client-focused, and comfortable interacting directly with senior executives, including C-suite stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, professional presence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. As an Associate Director, you will be expected to take ownership of project deliverables, contribute to client relationship management, and help mentor junior team members.

Key Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of experience in strategy consulting, insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or a related analytical advisory role
• Strong client-facing skills with the confidence and maturity to engage senior leadership and executive teams
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage workstreams and drive projects from analysis through delivery
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal communication, and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and provide guidance to junior team members
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to develop executive-ready presentations, synthesize complex analyses into clear client deliverables, and build financial and business models
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in the insurance and reinsurance industry
• Demonstrated leadership potential with ability to contribute and drive a high-performing team culture

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Ability to travel as needed
• Candidates must be physically located in or willing to relocate to the Minneapolis, MN area
• During the onboarding and training period, employees are expected to work from the office 4 days per week. Following successful completion of training, the role will transition to a more flexible hybrid work arrangement with fewer required in-office days

What we offer:

• A career that you define.
• All the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, flexible PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

Working at Howden Re

At Howden Re, we're on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do.

As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance.

When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory.

Be a part of Howden Re's exciting journey. Together, we are shaping the future of reinsurance.

EEO Statement

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