Senior Associate

Aon Corporation • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aon’s Rewards Solutions practice provides advice and benchmarking to help companies address human resources and rewards challenges, including attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. Its advisors apply industry-specific expertise and an analytical approach informed by market data, trends, and experience working with nearly 2,000 companies, from Global 1000 firms to start-ups.

The Senior Associate Consultant will join Aon’s Executive Compensation Consulting practice in Chicago, Illinois. The role applies and develops knowledge of compensation design and implementation to deliver effective client solutions. The consultant leads projects with limited direction from more experienced consultants or contributes to larger, more complex engagements. The work is primarily billable client work, with additional support for business development and proposal teams. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of working in the office a few days per week.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of compensation or related experience.
• Strong quantitative background and skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate large amounts of data into key findings and identify related business issues.
• Attention to detail while maintaining focus on the broader picture.
• Confidence presenting and defending methodology and recommendations to C-level and Board of Directors audiences.
• Leadership experience mentoring or developing peers and/or junior team members.
• Experience working efficiently within teams.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated projects in a fast-paced, loosely structured, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining open communication with team members about changing priorities and circumstances.
• Track record of success reflected in historical performance ratings and/or utilization (billable hours relative to total hours).
• Bachelor’s degree; majors in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics are preferred, though other majors will be considered.
• Required skills at beginner level: Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Market Research, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, and Report Writing.

Nice To Haves

• Executive compensation experience.
• Proven experience in Technology and/or Life Sciences.
• A Bachelor’s degree focused on Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an intermediary between Account Managers (Partners), junior staff resources (Analyst-Consultants), and clients.
• Manage client projects from start to finish, translating client needs into analysis and design recommendations on topics such as executive compensation, board director compensation, incentive plan design, and equity guidelines.
• Run projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Review and be accountable for the methodology, analysis, and output for each staffed project.
• Provide regular mentorship and developmental feedback to junior staff.
• Develop summary reports that present findings and recommendations.
• Interface with clients and co-deliver presentations.
• Assist in leading key areas of firm research.
• Support new business and firm development activities, such as speeches and white papers.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• 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, 15 days of paid vacation per year, and paid sick leave as provided under applicable laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Health savings account and 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.
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior