Climate 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. 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.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Climate and Nature Advisory team. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate (BA or MA) with strong skills in mathematics and economics, particularly focused on the energy supply sector. You will work on interpreting, analyzing, and modeling data from key sources like the International Energy Agency (IEA), Inevitable Policy Response (IPR), and the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).

Please note this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. You will follow a hybrid work pattern and be expected to be onsite 3 days per week on average.

Role Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret modeling data for stated policies, advanced policies, and net-zero scenarios from IEA, IPR, and NGFS.

• Simplify complex datasets into clear assumptions and interpolations for economic analysis.

• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate climate risks and opportunities, providing insights for clients on their business, assets, and value chain impacts.

• Provide expertise in modelling energy supply assets, focusing on exposure to price volatility.

• Present findings through reports and presentations, ensuring clarity for diverse client audiences.

Role Requirements:

• Recent graduate (BA or MA) in Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Strong skills in economic theory and quantitative analysis.

• Proficiency in handling large datasets using Excel, R, Python, or Matlab.

• Experience or coursework related to IEA, IPR, and NGFS modeling frameworks is highly preferred.

• Exposure to the energy supply sector (oil & gas, power, renewables); experience with demand sectors (e.g., transport, industry, buildings, agriculture) is a plus.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information for a variety of audiences.

What do we offer in return?

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

Reasonable adjustments

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