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, Cargo and Logistics
We’re looking for a curious, analytical graduate or early‑career Data Analyst to join our Marine, Cargo and Logistics Specialty team.
This is a hands‑on role where you’ll learn how data is used in business decisions, working closely with brokers, data specialists, and technology teams. You’ll help turn complex datasets into clear insights that support clients and business across sport, media, and entertainment. You don’t need to know everything on day one. We’re looking 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 and validate data 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, technology and 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 (you don’t need all of these on day one):
Experience using Excel for analysis
Exposure to Python, SQL and/or R through study, projects or internships
Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI (or similar)
Interest in learning modern data platforms (Databricks)
Nice to have (but not required)
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
What you’ll get
A structured early‑career role with on‑the‑job learning and mentoring
Exposure to client and operations work
Training and professional qualifications (e.g. Chartered Insurance Institute)
Competitive salary, generous pension and 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.
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