Strategic Advisory Associate Director

London Insurance Life; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Volunteer days

Job summary

Howden Re in Edina, MN is seeking an Associate Director for Strategic Advisory to lead and contribute to high-impact strategic engagements with insurance and reinsurance clients. You will own deliverables, interact with senior executives, and mentor junior analysts while shaping growth strategies and operational improvements.

The role requires 3 to 4 years in strategy consulting or related analytical advisory, strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of strategy consulting, insurance, reinsurance, or related analytical advisory work.
• Strong client-facing skills with the confidence to engage senior leadership.
• Ability to independently manage workstreams from analysis through delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal communication, and presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory workstreams for insurance and reinsurance clients.
• Develop growth opportunities and performance improvement strategies.
• Contribute to client relationship management and project ownership.
• Mentor junior team members and support a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client-facing

Project management

Executive communication

Team leadership potential

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

Howden Re in Edina, MN is seeking an Associate Director for Strategic Advisory to lead and contribute to high-impact strategic engagements with insurance and reinsurance clients. You will own deliverables, interact with senior executives, and mentor junior analysts while shaping growth strategies and operational improvements.

The role requires 3 to 4 years in strategy consulting or related analytical advisory, strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, and a willingness to travel.