Strategic Advisory Associate Director: Insurance Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision care

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Volunteer days

Job summary

Howden Re is seeking an Associate Director with 3–4 years of strategy and advisory experience. The role involves leading workstreams for insurance and reinsurance clients, engaging with senior executives, and mentoring junior staff. Strong presentation and financial modeling skills are required.

Onboarding includes 4 days/week in the office with a shift to hybrid work post-training. Minneapolis-area relocation/travel as needed and a collaborative, client-focused culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in strategy consulting, insurance, or related analytical advisory roles.
• Ability to engage senior leadership and manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication, analytic, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support key workstreams on strategic engagements for insurance/reinsurance clients.
• Interact with senior executives and C-suite stakeholders to drive insights.
• Own project deliverables and contribute to client relationship management.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and build financial models.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Insurance & reinsurance

Client-facing

Project management

Problem solving

Executive communication

Mentoring/leadership

Excel & PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Howden Re is seeking an Associate Director with 3–4 years of strategy and advisory experience. The role involves leading workstreams for insurance and reinsurance clients, engaging with senior executives, and mentoring junior staff. Strong presentation and financial modeling skills are required.

Onboarding includes 4 days/week in the office with a shift to hybrid work post-training. Minneapolis-area relocation/travel as needed and a collaborative, client-focused culture are emphasized.