Associate Director - Tech M&A, London

Can you bring 5+ years consulting experience working within the M&A Industry underpinned by a broad range of IT experience across applications, infrastructure, networks, organisation and strategy? Are you keen to join Aon's highly regarded AMATS (Aon Mergers & Acquisitions and Transaction Solutions) Practice in a client facing role? If so, then why not apply for this brand new, hybrid role that comes with a blend of both home and office working!

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 organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like:

• Work on engagements that span the entire lifecycle of a transaction, from technology and product due-diligence, IT and cybersecurity due diligence, technology value creation, carve-outs and integrations.
• Lead engagements and client interactions to optimally uncover material transaction risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead corporate carve-outs and integrations including defining, managing and completing separation blueprints, integration roadmaps, day-1 readiness plans, cutover plans, and integration plans.
• Lead business development initiatives including participating in proposal responses, pursuit meetings, and finding opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Engage in practice development initiatives working with the rest of the Digital M&A team to improve existing propositions, methodologies and processes.
• Lead project and pipeline management including tracking of leads, opportunities, commercials, contracting, and invoicing.

How this opportunity is different:

We are seeking to expand our Digital M&A team with technology consultants who will work across a range of sectors. As an Associate Director in our team based in the UK, you’ll advise clients globally across all sectors, supporting key transaction decision making. You will use your experience and apply your technical and soft skills across the transaction lifecycle.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience required. Master’s/MBA preferred.
• 8+ years total experience, 5+ years consulting in M&A, IT, Technology, Cybersecurity.
• Have a broad range of IT experience across applications, infrastructure, networks, organisation, and strategy.
• Understanding of architecture frameworks, software development practices, and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills to develop and deliver impactful reports.
• Excellent analytical skills and financial competence to understand business performance and to translate into meaningful insights for the client.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management frameworks, methodologies and technical risk assessments is highly desirable.

How we support our colleagues:

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. 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.