Associate Director - Financial Lines , AMATS in London

Can you bring technical Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance experience gained from a prior Underwriting or Broking background to an exciting new role within Aon’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Transaction Solutions (AMATS) practice? Are you keen to work with an enviable portfolio of Financial Sponsors, Corporates and Professional Advisers? Do you excel in delivering excellent outcomes on complex D&O transactions, including IPOs, de-SPACS and other M&A transactions? If so, we would love to hear from you in connection with this new hybrid role primarily based in our flagship London Office.

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:

• Drive placement efficiencies and strategic insurer engagement by ensuring high-quality client service and deliverables.
• Complete and refine private equity financial lines broking strategies across UK & EMEA, using Aon’s internal network for implementation.
• Manage and strengthen insurer relationships across key regions and product lines to support commercial goals.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders (AMATS CEOs, Financial Lines leads, Chief Broking Officers) to identify and target major PE and Infrastructure opportunities.
• Act as a sector expert and innovator, supporting client teams, developing new solutions, and creating valuable content for clients and the AMATS team.
• Build internal networks and foster growth, unlocking client opportunities while positioning yourself for career progression within Aon’s global organisation.

How this opportunity is different:

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing team at the heart of Aon’s M&A Financial Lines proposition. You’ll work on some of the most exciting transactions in the market – from multi-billion global deals to niche carve-outs – across private equity, infrastructure, and corporate clients. With a strategy focused on innovation, complex product design, and delivering exceptional service, this role offers the chance to shape solutions that truly make an impact. If you’re passionate about driving growth and creating value in a dynamic, high-profile environment, this is the role for you.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Financial lines insurance experience preferably with insurer and client relationship management responsibilities within role.
• Directors’ and Officers’ insurance experience is essential.
• Significant financial analysis and commercial contract (or insurance policy) negotiation and drafting.
• Some project management responsibility within their current or previous roles.
• Track record of working across different European markets.

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, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.