Reward Consultant - Insurance Client Vertical

Are you passionate about supporting clients with data driven insights? Do you want to make a significant impact in the Insurance sector? Our Reward Consultants are primarily responsible for working alongside Partners and Senior Consultants in the development and execution of annual compensation studies as well as driving and identifying consulting/advisory projects focused on the Insurance sector. This role will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis, typically spending a minimum of 3 days per week in the London office/with London based clients.

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Supporting business development to grow Insurance sector coverage by identifying new opportunities and new clients.
• Owning and developing client relationships in the Insurance sector in the UK, including client servicing.
• Working in conjunction with the Aon team internationally to service global clients and International Insurance firms with a presence in the UK.
• Client advisory projects including competitive market positioning, trends, executive compensation benchmarks, incentive review/design, workforce planning, job architecture and job grading, market practice studies etc.
• Working on projects that develop and implement client reward strategies that link to business strategy.
• Help support Aon’s Insurance network for reward and HR heads, involving organising regular events (roundtables, webinars etc.) and sector-specific studies throughout the year.
• Create and support the technical, statistical and graphical content of consulting projects, compensation studies and network presentations.

How this opportunity is different

The Reward Solutions team is part of the wider Talent practice, who provide a portfolio of Rewards, Assessment and Performance solutions, fuelled by expert advisors and proprietary people data and analytics, that help clients deliver sustained business performance through their people.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Experience of working within the Insurance sector or with Insurance clients, with understanding of the structure, functions and roles within.
• Growth mindset to own and develop Aon’s coverage within the Insurance sector.
• Eagerness to develop an understanding of compensation and the issues affecting reward structures.
• Proven and accurate analytical skills including Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with data analysis and a range of modelling techniques.
• Be a person that more junior staff can learn from and takes a proactive role in sharing experience and expertise.
• Driven in client service, origination, and delivers results orientated solutions to often complex problems.
• Able to develop business by understanding a client’s requirements and tailoring approach.
• Manages client relationships utilising resources where appropriate (junior staff, senior experts, technology).
• Prioritising requests and managing client’s expectations.
• Degree qualified, preferably in a numerate discipline or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including strong presentation skills, both verbal and written (advanced PowerPoint skills would be an advantage).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive 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, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! 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. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.