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.
Graduate / Early Career Specialty Data Analyst –Marine,Cargoand Logistics
We’relooking for a curious, analytical graduate or early‑career Data Analyst to join ourMarine,CargoandLogisticsSpecialtyteam.
This is a hands‑on role whereyou’lllearn how data is used inbusinessdecisions, working closely with brokers, data specialists, and technology teams.You’llhelp turn complex datasets into clear insights that support clientsand businessacross sport, media, and entertainment.Youdon’tneed to know everything on day oneWe’relooking for strong foundations, curiosity, and the motivation to learn fast.
With support and mentoring from experienced analysts,you’ll
Work with brokers and business stakeholders to understand real‑world problems and translate them into data questions
Explore and prototype data ideas, helping shape user stories and analytical approaches
Clean, analyse andvalidatedata from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability
Build insights, visuals and case studies that are used in client discussions and proposals
Spot patterns and trends in data and help explain what they mean in practice
Use modern data and analytics tools to turn raw data into clear, actionable outputs
Collaborate with data,technologyand analytics teams across the wider group
Document your work and follow best‑practice data standards
What we are looking for:
Essential
A degree (or equivalent) in a numerate or analytical subject (e.g. maths, statistics, data science, economics, engineering, sciences)
Strong attention to detail and logical thinking
A genuine interest in how data can influence business decisions
Confidence explaining ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences
An inquisitive, problem‑solving mindset
Technical skills (youdon’tneed all of these on day one):
Experience using Excel for analysis
Exposure to Python, SQL and/or R through study,projectsor internships
Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI (or similar)
Interest in learning modern data platforms (Databricks)
Nice to have (but notrequired)
University or personal projects involving real datasets
Basic understanding of data modelling or data pipelines
Curiosity about GenAI / LLMs and how they can support analytics
An interest in insurance, sport, entertainment, or commercial analytics
Whatyou’llget
A structured early‑career role with on‑the‑job learning and mentoring
Exposure to clientand operationswork
Training and professional qualifications (e.g. Chartered Insurance Institute)
Competitive salary, generouspensionand private medical cover
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden 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 new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We'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.
Permanent
We’re Howden, the people first insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
From launching with just three employees in 1994, we’ve grown to over 23,000 people around the globe. Together, our expertise span the full spectrum of insurance: broking, reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits.
We rise to any challenge and are determined to use insurance as a force for good.
