Early Careers: AGRC - Intern

Aon Corporation • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Aon is seeking a Chicago-based summer intern to support client engagements in enterprise risk management (ERM), climate and catastrophe risk modeling, actuarial analysis, and data visualization. The intern will work with analysts and consultants to turn complex data into insights that help clients make informed decisions. The role is intended for students from a range of academic backgrounds who are strong problem solvers, communicate effectively, learn quickly, and have an interest in risk, climate, and analytics.

Aon's 10-week paid internship program provides experience supporting client and internal projects on cross-functional teams. The program includes weekly spotlights led by Aon business leaders, a community outreach event, networking opportunities, mentoring, feedback, on-the-job training, and formal training from Aon industry professionals. Interns will also work with colleagues across Aon on a team project to present at the end of the summer.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in risk management, environmental science, sustainability, atmospheric science or meteorology, geography or geographic information science (GIS), data visualization or information composition, statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and comfort working with data.
• Clear writing and speaking skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas in plain language.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in risk management, climate and sustainability, or data storytelling.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative, curious approach and dedication to client service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or GIS tools such as QGIS.
• Coursework or projects in climate science, data visualization, or risk management.
• Prior internship, case competition, or student organization experience.

Responsibilities

• Support ERM engagements by contributing to risk assessments, risk registers, and framework development.
• Assist with climate and catastrophe risk analysis, including gathering location data and reviewing model results for reasonableness.
• Create charts, dashboards, and maps using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or QGIS to communicate data insights.
• Clean, organize, and check data from clients and internal sources.
• Research industry trends, peer practices, and emerging climate risks, and summarize findings for the team.
• Draft presentation slides, report sections, and talking points for client presentations.
• Participate in client and internal meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
• Collaborate with Aon colleagues, including analysts, consultants, brokers, or engineers, on a team project to present at the end of the summer.

Benefits

• Paid 10-week summer program.
• One-on-one internship mentoring.
• Formal and informal feedback throughout the program.
• On-the-job training and firsthand experience.
• Participation in a formal training program taught by Aon industry professionals.
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns and colleagues.
• Participation in a community outreach event.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern