Senior Risk and Compliance Project Manager in London

Are you a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in delivering Regulatory/Compliance/Risk projects and want a hybrid role with flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office? Would you like to be part of a leading global professional services firm where you will be able to innovate and apply your knowledge of leading critical projects? 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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like

• You’ll need to be innovative, demonstrating not just a technical ability to follow a programme and project methodology but the confidence and skill to tailor the delivery approach to match challenges as they occur.
• Hands-on ownership with a critical eye for detail, is key to being successful in this role.
• You’ll be working closely with the Risk and Compliance function and business leaders to shape and deliver risk and regulatory projects/programmes, identifying internal and external resources required to complete the change successfully.
• Ensuring adherence to project management and governance principles and methods.
• Managing the project team to ensure successful delivery.
• Working closely with sponsors and stakeholders, ensuring delivery against project outcomes and plans.
• Contributing to the development of change methodologies and the operation of the Team; and the promotion of strong project management disciplines and ethos across the organisation.
• Providing insightful reporting on project progress to key stakeholders.
• Building trusted working relationships, ensuring all levels of stakeholders are appropriately engaged.
• Where applicable supporting the Programme Manager and Portfolio Director.

How This Opportunity Is Different

Aon is transforming and this is your chance to shape the future. Our bold 3x3 strategy is building a resilient, global organisation, and we need innovators who want to make an impact. At Aon, we give you the platform to define your own success. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll own your projects end-to-end, driving outcomes that matter. This is more than delivery, it’s about taking control, influencing change, and leaving your mark.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• Expertise in Project and Programme Management: Demonstrated mastery of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a pragmatic approach to applying these frameworks to complex regulatory, compliance, and risk initiatives. Proven ability to lead large-scale projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring delivery of outcomes under tight regulatory deadlines while maintaining quality and governance standards.
• Regulatory Knowledge and Change Leadership: Comprehensive experience in UK regulation, compliance, and risk management, gained through consulting or senior in-house roles, with additional EMEA and global exposure highly desirable. Skilled in delivering regulatory change programmes arising from major frameworks and reviews, including Consumer Duty, Data Privacy and Protection, Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity, SoX, SM&CR, IDD, GI Pricing, Financial Crime, Section 166 investigations, and FCA thematic deep dives.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Ability to initiate, grow, and maintain strong relationships across all organisational levels, including executive sponsors, business leaders, and subject matter experts. Adept at influencing diverse stakeholder groups, negotiating resources and budgets, and resolving conflicts to secure approvals and embed processes. Highly skilled in crafting compelling presentations and business cases for senior leadership audiences.
• Digital Innovation and Multi-Priority Leadership: Experience leveraging AI and advanced digital tools to optimise project delivery, administration, and reporting. Proven capability to manage multiple priorities concurrently, lead teams under pressure, and maintain professionalism in high-stakes environments. Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and contract interpretation.
• Advanced Problem-Solving and Leadership Skills: Equipped with sophisticated problem-solving methodologies to address complex challenges. Demonstrated success in motivating teams, facilitating project meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and driving collaboration across functions. Recognised for leadership qualities that inspire confidence and deliver measurable results in large, complex programmes.

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 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 or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.