Associate Director - Strategic Advisory

Howden•Edina, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Howden Re is seeking an Associate Director to join its Strategic Advisory team. The role supports and leads workstreams on strategic consulting engagements for leading insurance and reinsurance clients, helping them evaluate growth opportunities, optimize business performance, and address complex industry challenges. The Associate Director takes ownership of project deliverables, contributes to client relationship management, and helps mentor junior team members. The role involves direct interaction with senior executives, including C-suite stakeholders, and requires analytical ability, professional presence, intellectual curiosity, and skill in managing multiple priorities within a collaborative team environment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., hold a bachelor's degree, and be able to travel as needed. They must be physically located in or willing to relocate to the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. During onboarding and training, employees are expected to work from the office four days per week; after successfully completing training, the role transitions to a more flexible hybrid arrangement with fewer required in-office days.

Requirements

3 to 4 years of experience in strategy consulting, insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or a related analytical advisory role.
Strong client-facing skills and the confidence and maturity to engage senior leadership and executive teams.
Ability to independently manage workstreams and drive projects from analysis through delivery.
Excellent problem-solving, verbal communication, and presentation abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and provide guidance to junior team members.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, including developing executive-ready presentations, synthesizing complex analyses, and building financial and business models.
Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in the insurance and reinsurance industry.
Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to contribute to and drive a high-performing team culture.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to travel as needed.
Physically located in or willing to relocate to the Minneapolis, MN area.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Support and lead key workstreams on strategic consulting engagements for insurance and reinsurance clients.
Help clients evaluate growth opportunities, optimize business performance, and address complex industry challenges.
Own project deliverables and drive projects from analysis through delivery.
Contribute to client relationship management and engage directly with senior executives, including C-suite stakeholders.
Manage multiple priorities and project work with strong organization and attention to detail.
Help mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing team culture.
Develop executive-ready presentations, synthesize complex analyses into clear client deliverables, and build financial and business models.