Performance & Analytics Director (Banking &Capital Markets) in London

GAUGE is a solution line within Aon’s Talent business that uses proprietary data to provide global banks with financial benchmarking across Front Office businesses and Infrastructure Functions. Its insights support C‑suite stakeholders in shaping the strategic direction of their organizations. For 20 years GAUGE has helped Investment Banks benchmark revenues, cost, headcount and balance sheet.

Do you have a deep interest in financial markets, particularly Banking & Capital Markets, and enjoy engaging with senior stakeholders? Do you like delving into data to uncover answers and insights? This role offers the opportunity to work in a small, inclusive team, helping senior leaders at financial institutions make strategic decisions.

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 business development by deepening existing client relationships and enhancing the product offering to support long‑term revenue growth.
• Present detailed analysis to senior stakeholders across Front Office and Support Functions at bulge‑bracket investment banks, highlighting key opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
• Manage and deliver consulting projects end to end, leading team members across multiple global locations.

How this opportunity is different:

• Join a high‑performance team that provides unique benchmarking insights to clients.
• Work across the full project lifecycle: from data normalization to client/project management to presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders at global banks and support them with data‑driven strategic insights.
• Collaborate with other Aon solution lines and expand your internal network.
• Develop and lead team members.
• Benefit from a hybrid working model with flexibility between office and home.

What we offer you:

• A collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged.
• Opportunities to influence major strategic decisions at leading financial institutions.
• Career growth opportunities in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Experience in a financial institution or management consultancy.
• Strong industry awareness and understanding of the key challenges facing global banks.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to grow and develop the business.
• Confidence delivering presentations to senior audiences, using compelling storytelling around metrics and insights.
• Proactive, self‑directed, and eager to learn on the job.
• Curiosity to question, probe data, and understand the implications of client results.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and strong organizational/project management skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Previous people management and leadership experience is desirable.