Howden Group Holdings has recognised that attracting and retaining the right talent is of paramount importance to the continued success of the Group. We therefore need to attract individuals of the highest calibre through a recruitment process that is free from bias and discrimination, yet aligned to our commercial ambitions. Internal mobility plays an important role for the Group in retaining expertise, experience and talent by enabling employees to pursue their individual career goals and achieve their ambitions. We recognise that all people have a fundamental need and desire for on-going development and growth, and we also recognise that the best candidate for a role may already work inside the organisation so we encourage you to look internally for the next step in your career.The RoleSenior Associate will work within the balance sheet advisory & structuring team to help advise clients on balance sheet and capital optimisation. The role is based in Dublin with flexible working but will involve collaboration with CAP colleagues globally (particularly in London) and clients across Europe and beyond.The role requires deep technical accounting expertise in the financial services area, preferably with a strong understanding of bank balance sheets. This role will involve engaging with Howden colleagues, bank and financial services clients, asset managers/ hedge funds and insurance underwriters to develop new and bespoke financial and risk solutions to real world problems which our clients are working to mitigate.Key Responsibilities Provide a technical accounting centre of expertise supporting colleagues across the Howden CAP businessLeverage a deep understanding of technical accounting standards to structure and implement insurance and or capital markets solutions for our clientsMonthly and bespoke technical updates for clientsHelping to structure complex deals, together with other senior advisorsWork with other strategic advisors (law firms, bankers and consultants) to help clients optimise their use of capital and insuranceWork with the Howden CAP and wider teams to devise and deliver unique approaches and innovative products and solutionsSupport the development and structure of alternative capital vehicles Support senior members of Financial Institutions, Balance sheet advisory & structuring teamSkills & AttributesTechnical accounting qualification and practical expertise in an accounting advisory roleWorking knowledge of bank balance sheets and the regulatory environmentStrong attention to detail and ability to work proactively alone or as part of a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholdersExcellent MS office skillsHigh energy and desire to create something unique in the marketOur VisionHowden CAP aims to become a £250 million business, the finance advisor of choice for clients and the clear market leader in insurance capital and innovation. It will operate as a separate brand and division within Howden, but it will collaborate seamlessly with colleagues around the globe and with colleagues in reinsurance and capital markets to achieve client outcomes. Our people will act at the “tip of the spear” to open up banking and private equity clients to the Group.Howden CAP currently operates with five pillarsM&A: Our market-leading W&I, title and insurance due diligence practice, growing 15% per year.Credit: including credit risk (non-payment insurance) to banks for capital optimisation, trade credit, portfolio solutions, synthetic securitisation and other esoteric and structured risk solutionsTax and Contingent: Tax, litigation funding and contingent risk solutions.Real Assets and Green Transition: including PRI, solutions to banks and PE that focus on infrastructure, environmental risks including the transition to Net Zero, energy transition, ECAs and intergovernmental and regional organisations, and PE and retirement fund investment in long-dated assetsSurety: including bank-related and bank fronted and supported surety, as well as regional and local surety.Our Culture: People FirstWe’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:• An employee-ownership model • Aligned external investors• The trust and integrity born of friendship• Expertise• IndependenceOur focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone. Diversity & InclusionAt Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.