Senior Associate

Who are we? Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. Its 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 - youll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. The Role We are seeking a personable and high-reaching individual to assist in growing our M&A Insurance business as Senior Associate. The role will require an entrepreneurial approach and willingness to use initiative but also appetite for knowledge and a solid legal background. What youll do

• Learn about the M&A insurance market, various insurance products we specialise in and the risks we can insure for our clients
• Understand and learn the unique Howden M&A approach to broking which has underpinned our growth across Europe
• Run the W&I policy placement process, including assessment of client enquiries, obtaining the most favourable terms in the market and negotiating policies with insurers on behalf of the client, for policies covering risks in Italy
• Engage and work together with teams specializing in tax, title and environmental insurance, when placing policies
• Assist in maintaining relationships with insurers and clients in Italy, join business development meetings and pitches with investors and legal advisors, and in time, run these meetings and develop own client base

Who were looking for

• 2- 4 years post-Italian qualification exam with experience at an Italian or international law firm, or at a multinational/fund (in-house)
• Written and oral business proficiency in Italian and English
• PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Excellent commercial, technical and analytical abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of personal commitment
• Self-motivated, innovative solution finder able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Dedication, attention to detail and time management are essential skills for this role
• Flexible, adaptive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking and prioritising effectively in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines, effectively managing stakeholder expectations

What do we offer in return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, were 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

Reasonable adjustments Were 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 youre excited by this role but have some doubts about whether its the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the roles 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