Senior Investment Banking Analyst

Howden Group Holdings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated analyst to join their dynamic team in New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-stakes financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, while honing your analytical skills. You'll be involved in preparing company valuations, marketing documents, and financial models that drive strategic decisions for clients. This position promises a fast-paced environment where you will work closely with seasoned professionals and gain invaluable exposure to the financial sector. If you are ready to take on significant responsibilities and make an immediate impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior investment banking experience is essential.
• Strong academic background with coursework in finance or economics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on M&A and financial advisory services.
• Prepare company valuations and detailed financial models.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Self-Directed Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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

An analyst will play an integral role on our teams, providing analytical support on mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital offerings, insurance-linked security (ILS) offerings and other financial advisory services for our clients. Senior analysts on the HCMA team will be heavily involved in the following tasks:

• Preparation of company valuations including using various methodologies such as discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables and transaction comparables;
• Preparation of company marketing documents and client presentations in addition to performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation;
• Participate in the origination and execution of M&A, equity, debt and ILS transactions;
• Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyze the impacts of different capital structures and potential M&A transactions;
• Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance;
• Participate in all stages of transaction executions, from the pitch phase through closing. Analysts / Associates develop their skills through broad and frequent exposure to both other junior and senior bankers. You will gain a strong career foundation in financial services. Our analysts / associates are the anchors of each team and are expected to make a personal impact right from the start. You will work on some of the biggest deals in insurance investment banking, interact with clients almost immediately, travel for the firm and handle increasingly important responsibilities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have (i) an enduring work ethic and track record of success; (ii) the ability to function equally well in both a team setting and on a self-directed basis; and (iii) excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills. Key required qualifications include:

• Prior investment banking experience
• Demonstrated academic achievement and excellence outside of academics;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail;
• Ready to assume a high level of responsibility;
• Bachelor’s Degree required; well-rounded academic background, with coursework in finance, economics, mathematics, or actuarial science is preferred;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities;
• Solid interest in the financial sector;
• Excellent PC skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must;
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

The expected base salary range for this role is $105,000-115,000. The base salary range is based on level and does not include other types of compensation such as discretionary bonus or benefits.