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Analyst (m/f/d) Howden M&A InsuranceStart Q1 2026The RoleWe are seeking a personable and bold individual to assist in growing within our business as an Analyst. The role will require an ambitious and proactive approach, a willingness to use initiative, appetite for knowledge and the ability to work well as part of a team.The successful individual will learn about the M&A insurance market and develop knowledge about different risks facing businesses across a wide variety of sectors.What you'll be doingUnderstand and learn the unique Howden M&A approach to broking which has underpinned our growth across Europe.Engage with clients and underwriters and, in time, run transaction processes from an insurance perspective.Work together with our specialist tax, environmental, title and litigation teams to identify up-selling opportunities for supplementary policies.Join business development meetings and pitches with investors and legal advisors, with a view to developing your skillset to ultimately run these meetings and develop your own client base.Provide ongoing support to Howden's team of experts in the execution of client-specific insurance solutions for domestic and international M&A transactions.Actively contribute to the creation of marketing materials and presentations in German and English.Research on ongoing M&A activities as well as market and competitor analysis.What we're looking forWritten and oral business proficiency in German, English and MS Office skills (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint).You have a degree in business administration, economics, law or business law and may already have gained some experience in the field of M&A.Analytical, with an attention to detail.Articulate, personable and comfortable talking to new people (i.e. clients, lawyers, underwriters).You have a quick perception, outstanding analytical skills and are characterized by a sense of responsibility, commitment and enjoy working on projects.You are curious, eager to learn and take a proactive approach towards challenges.What we can offer youA career that you define.Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.Diversity and InclusionAt Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something newWe support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyondWe consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.Reasonable adjustmentsWe're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Our CompanyThe Howden Group is one of the largest independent insurance brokers. Howden's specialized teams are experts in their respective sectors and develop tailored insurance and risk management solutions for their clients.In Frankfurt am Main, Howden has a team that specializes exclusively in advising on corporate transactions (M&A). Each year Howden advises on more than 150 M&A transactions in Germany alone. Howden has, among other players, advised on the largest German private equity transactions in recent years.If you would like to get to know this dynamic environment, we look forward to receiving your application.Working hours can be arranged flexibly. If you need further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents including cover letter, CV and copies of your certificates (bachelor's and master's degree certificates, internship certificates, etc.).