Tax and Contingent Risk Insurance Rotational Graduate Programme

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Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Location: London Start date: September 2026 Salary: £40,000 Closing date: Friday 5 th June Working structure: 4 days in office Howden C AP and Tax & Contingent Risk Howden CAP (Capital, Advisory and Placement) advise s banks, large corporate firms and investment funds on how insurance can facilitate transactions such as investment s , loan s and acquisitions . Within CAP, our T ax & C ontingent R isk team s pecialises in helping clients manage high-value legal, tax and financial risks. We deal with big 'what if' risks that would incur a large financial cost if they do happen. R ather than fixing problems after they happen, our team of experts identifies uncertain risks and designs bespoke insurance solutions to transfer those risks to insurers. You will be joining a highly technical and deal-drive n environment where you will have the opportunity to work closely with private equity funds, banks and large corporates . The Graduate Programme You will kick start your career in insurance by joining our 2-year rotational programme, completing four 6-month rotations across the following areas: M&A Tax: helps buyers, sellers and investors complete deals by identifying tax risks and using bespoke insurance to remove those risks from transactions. Contingent Risk: p rotects clients against major future legal, regulatory or tax risks by designing insurance that pays out if those risks occur later. Client Development: help grow t he business by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships and bringing new risks and deals into the pipeline. Str at egic Opportunities: pla ces insurance for nuanced and untested tax risks, including risks that are highly contentious or in live dispute. The team also has a mandate and the regulatory permissions to develop and execute insurance backed financing solutions, which are bespoke to each client. This programme is designed to give you early exposure to real client work, supported by structured training and hands‑on learning from experienced professionals. What you'll be doing ? M&A Tax Supporting live deals by identifying tax and legal risks and helping draft insurance submissions and client reports . Working with clients and insurers to structure bespoke tax insurance so deals can complete without money being held back . Contingent Risk Researching and analysing future legal, regulatory or tax risks, and helping design insurance to cover those risks . Preparing insurance reports, speaking with insurers, and supporting the negotiation and binding of policies on live transactions . Assist in developing financial models to project cash flows and assess financial outcomes of a litigation portfolio. Client Development Researching clients and markets, following up on leads and supporting senior team members with pitches and presentations . Helping develop new products and opportunities by working closely with broking teams and insurers . Strategic Solutions Supporting the team to research complex or emerging tax risks and carrying out market analysis to identify new opportunities. Assisting on live deals, including gathering information and helping prepare documentation for insurers and clients. Learning how to analyse transactions and financing structures, and how insurance can be used to support and improve these. What are we looking for ? No experience or technical knowledge is required - we'll teach you everything you need to know! Recent or soon-to-be graduates studying towards any degree background who are interested in careers within M&A, Tax and Banking/Finance. Ambitious and hard-working individuals who are solutions orientated. Resilient self-starters w ho can work at a fast pace and perform under pressure. Curious and eager learners who are motivated to apply technical concepts. Excel is useful for financial modelling tasks but not required . Strong i nterpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships with s takeholder at all levels. You must have full unrestricted right to work in the UK. Why should you apply ? Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical qualifications relevant for your role and career pathway. Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products. 25 days an

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