Portfolio Solutions Analyst Graduate Programme

Location: London

Start date: September 2026

Salary: £35,000

Closing date: Friday 5th June

Working structure: 3 days in office

Portfolio Solutions Team

Our Portfolio Solutions team provide bespoke and tailored insurance solutions and risk management for private equity firms to help them protect their portfolio investments. We review existing fund risks and recommend improvements and ensure they have the right insurance coverage to protect their assets over the long term.

The Graduate Programme

You will join a collaborative and ambitious team where our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for recent or soon-to-be graduates who are interested in Private Equity and are curious to learn how insurance protects their investments.

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

• Play an active role in reviewing investment funds, to analyse performance and risk profiles.
  

• Support the team with administrative tasks.
  

• Support the review of existing insurance programmes, assessing their performance and recommending improvements to align with investor needs.
  
  

• Gain early exposure to clients through meetings and learn how our experts offer strategic advice.
  

What are we looking for?

No experience or technical knowledge is required - we'll teach you everything you need to know!

• Soon-to-be or recent graduates who are highly motivated to work with Private Equity clients and are interested in the full fund process.
  

• Individuals who enjoy researching and have a keen eye for detail.
  

• Individuals with strong interpersonal skills who thrive on connecting and building relationships with others.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable speaking with senior individuals.
  

• Resilient and hard-working graduates who are curious to learn and develop.
  

• You must have full unrestricted right to work in the UK.
  

Why apply?

• Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical training relevant for your role and career pathway.
  

• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.
  

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for Christmas.
  

• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
  

• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
  

• Cycle to work loan scheme and discount on gym memberships.
  

• 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.

Application process

Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!

• Online application form - no CV required: We believe you're more than just a document, so we won't ask you to submit a CV. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
  

• Online gamified assessment: These games will help us understand your natural strengths and how you approach different situations. There are no right or wrong answers. You can complete this stage on your phone or laptop, whichever suits you best!
  

• Pre-recorded video interview: You will record your answers to a few questions using your phone or laptop, giving you the chance to tell us more about yourself in your own time in a relaxed setting.
  

• Assessment centre: Our final stage is an in-person assessment day at one of our offices close to you. You'll take part in some fun group activities and meet our team in a relaxed setting. This day is all about getting to know you better and for you to see what it's like to be part of Howden and experience our culture. We'll cover all your travel costs for this day!
  

At Howden, we are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.