Consultant, Business Process Optimization (Financial Services)

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

3d•$62,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aon is looking for a Consultant, Business Process Optimization (Financial Services) The ideal candidate will have an ability to innovate, collaborate, and is comfortable with ambiguity and working in uncharted territory. Have a deep interest in combining data science, business concepts, and technology. Have an analytical mindset, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

High learning agility.
Bachelor’s degree with course work in business/mathematics or related experience preferred.
Basic understanding of financial/investment concepts.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in a development environment and with the development cycle.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and within a team on a variety of projects, receive instructions from several people and meet project deadlines.
Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills.
Experience with databases, data management.
Experience in gathering, cleaning and analyzing large sets of data.
Understanding of gathering business requirements.
Spreadsheet skills - comfortable with complex functionality such as array calculations, pivot tables macros.
2+ years of experience in database management systems such as SQL, Oracle, or other RDMS.
2+ years of experience working in the investment management industry or large consulting firm.
Experience with analytics/statistical software language such as R, Python, or others.
Excellent listening, negotiation and influencing skills with an ability to work with Partners at all levels within the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bloomberg, FIS Investran a plus.
Six Sigma trained or certified is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist or take lead on internal projects.
Working with Private Market team in all parts of the business to analyze, review, identify, document business improvement opportunities and strategies including process design as required, and in some cases develop the solution.
Ability to drive cross functional projects to deliver improvement in efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
Identify, understand and manage inter project dependencies, risks and issues.
Understand and adapt to changing roles within the business and industry.
Demonstrate an ability to deliver process changes across jurisdictions / locations.
Act as a source of structured change management and process improvement expertise.
Provide business partners and business leadership with independent consultation and support in the delivery of business change opportunities and recommendations.

Benefits

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce.
Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.
We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential.
As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves.
Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard.
If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.