Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship

Job Description

Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship 2027 | Howden Group

The Tone:
This is a 10-week summer internship at Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (HCMA), located in London. Howden is a global, employee-owned insurance group known for its collaborative culture and commitment to pushing the boundaries of the insurance industry. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to engage with live deals, strategic advice, and financial analysis within HCMA, providing a direct pathway to a 2028 graduate role. The program is designed to immerse you in the realities of investment banking, allowing you to learn from industry leaders and launch your banking career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Fixed Term
• Location: In-person United Kingdom(England – London)
• Pay: £75,000 pro-rata for 10 weeks
• Team: HCMA team, working alongside experienced specialists.
• Mission: To support live M&A and advisory transactions, learn investment banking processes, and build technical and commercial skills within a global insurance broker.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Financial analysis, modelling, and valuation work for various transactions.
• Contribute: To live M&A and advisory transactions by providing assistance to the team.
• Research: Companies, industries, and market trends to inform strategic advice.
• Prepare: Presentations and materials for client meetings, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Learn: How investment banking teams deliver comprehensive advice to global clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Penultimate year of study from any degree background; must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Experience: No prior investment banking or insurance experience needed; able to use analytical skills to solve complex problems.
• Skills: Highly numerate; curious about businesses, markets, and their drivers; detail-oriented for accurate, high-quality work; clear written and verbal communication; collaborative team player, open to feedback.
• Bonus: Genuine drive and motivation for investment banking.