Mark Howden
About Mark Howden
Mark Howden is the Managing Director and Consumer Specialist at Jefferies in New York, with a background in economics from the University of Cambridge.
Company
Mark Howden is currently working at Jefferies, a global investment banking firm, as the Managing Director and Consumer Specialist. Jefferies, based in New York, New York, provides a range of services in investment banking, capital markets, and asset management. Howden has been with Jefferies since 2016, leveraging his extensive background in consumer markets.
Title
Mark Howden holds the position of Managing Director, Consumer Specialist at Jefferies. In this role, he focuses on providing specialized advisory services related to consumer markets. His expertise in this field is backed by decades of experience in various senior management roles across major financial institutions.
Previous Positions at Nomura
Mark Howden served as both the Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Nomura in Japan. Between 2008 and 2011, he was the Senior Vice President, focusing on high-level strategic initiatives. From 2008 to 2016, he elevated to Managing Director, steering pivotal projects and driving the firm's market strategies.
Earlier Career at Goldman Sachs
Prior to joining Nomura, Mark Howden was an Equity Sales professional at Goldman Sachs. From 2000 to 2005, he operated from the firm's New York office, engaging in equity sales and helping clients navigate complex market environments.
Education and Expertise
Mark Howden studied Economics at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a Master of Arts degree from 1991 to 1994. His academic background in economics has been foundational for his successive roles in financial analysis, investment banking, and strategic market advisory.