EMEA Strategic Broking Director (London)

The EMEA Central Broking Team is a small unit within Commercial Risk Solutions dedicated to supporting the EMEA network brokers in the design and placement of complex risks and Alternative Risk Transfer solutions. The ultimate responsibility and binding of any deal will lie with the local broker and the Central Team’s involvement will differ according to the requirements of any given client.

We are looking for an experienced person with either broking expertise in any main line of business and/or alternative risk transfer, to join this small team.

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.

Aon must ensure those in senior roles, with the potential to cause significant harm to customers and the business of the firm, are deemed to be fit and proper at all times and also to ensure everyone working in the sector adheres to a set of Conduct Rules and are held to account where they do not meet the right standards of behaviour.

What the day will look like

• Understand the Aon United agenda, support it actively and drive attitude change within the business.
• Support Aon UK & EMEA initiatives, contribute to and participate in Aon-wide senior executive groups, committees, ad hoc project teams and other bodies as necessary.
• Continually build Aon IQ and drive this behaviour in the business unit.
• Proactively cross-sell risk management, claims and other Aon products and services to new and existing clients.
• Be a grower, connector and storyteller.

Business Performance

• Work with Aon Retail Colleagues across UK & EMEA to support their placement strategies.
• Collaborative approach to broking strategies including all broking resources within Aon.
• Participate and engage in insurer meetings and strategies.

Client / Network Engagement

• Ensure the Client is at the heart of business propositions and practice and they are treated fairly and ethically.
• Champion the deployment of Client Promise for direct client, ensuring that valid action plans are in place and delivered to agreed timelines.
• Ensure network/clients receive best in class service in a cost-effective manner.
• Client relationship management (direct clients and/or network).
• Providing benchmarking and placement advice to clients.
• Market relationship management.
• Client meetings.
• Produce and/or deliver tenders.
• Present terms to client/network.
• Provide technical wording advice to client/network.

Aon Growth Strategy

• Contribute to the development and implement the Aon United Broking strategy by supporting growth through utilisation of specialty, broking, technology and talent levers.
• Support the development of broking business priorities and plans.
• Work with key internal and external partners to identify and secure potential clients.
• Work proactively and collaboratively with business unit leaders on Tenders and other major client opportunities.
• Identify and develop opportunities for cross Aon Limited co-operation and alignments.
• Define marketing strategy.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all FCA regulations and internal compliance requirements are adhered to in a timely manner.
• Promote all compliance related requirements throughout the area and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure all agreed practices and tools are actively and consistently applied.
• Lead by example by ensuring own activity aligns with regulatory requirements and business procedures.
• Accountable for all colleagues to be actively involved in raising awareness of non-conformances and ideas for improvements.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best of Aon and that broking resources are brought to clients and prospective clients.
• Fully embrace broader leadership responsibilities for supporting the talent excellence agenda and the apportioned regulatory risks.
• Act as a representative of and spokesperson for Aon and the business on external industry bodies and in the media as required.

People & Culture

• At all times act as a role model of AIM and as an ambassador of Aon.
• Lead any team leadership direct reports, ensuring that theirs and own objectives are aligned with the overall business strategy, that their performance is satisfactory and that they are taking the necessary action continually to develop their capability as business leaders.
• Coach people leaders as appropriate and provide technical advice and guidance.
• Adhere to all HR processes and dates.
• Coach and mentor where appropriate, individuals across the BU, GBC and the broader Aon business to support personal and professional development in the high-potential population, supporting retention, engagement and succession plan aims.

Innovation

• Articulate the Complex and ART value proposition to the team.
• Actively encourage the implementation and usage of new systems and processes that drive efficiency.

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. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com.

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.