Manager, Strategy Consulting
Do you want to be part of a growth consulting business that helps insurers improve performance by shaping their strategy and bringing it to life?
This is a Hybrid role but to be based out of our head office in London
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.
How this opportunity is different
Aon’s Strategy and Technology Group (STG) is recruiting for a Manager to join our Strategy Consulting team.
STG is Aon’s global consulting and technology business focused on, but not limited to, serving clients across the (re)insurance industry. The team provides Strategy Consulting and Advisory services to many of the most prestigious (re)insurance companies across the globe. We have privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data and the knowledge of its global network of insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry.
Established in 2022, our STG consulting team has grown year on year. The Strategy Consulting team is primarily based in our offices in London, New York, Chicago, Singapore, Sydney, and Rotterdam. The role is based in London. We are enthusiastic adopters of hybrid working and flexible on day-to-day location. We continue to expand, and we are looking for the right candidate to support and participate in our success. We are proud of the opportunities we create for career development, including the direct access our team has to the most influential decision-makers in our industry.
We are seeking a team member who excels in providing valuable insights and high-quality work for clients, fosters lasting relationships within the industry, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset to contribute to the team's growth.
What the day will look like
- Work as part of a team that delivers high value strategy projects to insurers, reinsurers, and investors in the insurance industry on wide ranging strategic questions.
- Structure a client project / problem into phases and questions, hypothesis testing, story building and deliverable production.
- Strong organisational skills including project management. Oversee the execution of one or more projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet established deadlines.
- Lead problem solving on projects, from understanding client problems through to the development of high impact recommendations.
- Lead the identification and communication of recommendations to clients.
- Lead by strong example, mentoring, coaching, and potentially line managing Associates and Senior Associates. Coach team members on projects to deliver high impact recommendations to clients' key problems.
- Facilitate discussions highlighting the value STG can offer to clients, engage in project topics of interest, cultivate client relationships to build credibility and establish yourself as a trusted advisor.
- Collaborate across STG and Aon to proactively align the appropriate people and solutions with client needs.
- Contribute to business development, proposals, and development of go-to-market propositions.
- Advocate for business discipline and operational excellence while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
- Live the Aon United values.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Proven experience ideally within Strategy Consulting or Consulting (insurance experience required), or from an Insurance Audit background (with qualification).
- Candidates will typically have 5+ years’ experience.
- Strong track record of developing and testing hypotheses, problem-solving and thinking strategically to solve complex client problems.
- Strong track record of delivering impactful work for clients, demonstrating an understanding of clients' requirements
- Ability to prioritise, plan and execute to strict deadlines.
- Team management and development experience.
- Ability to develop, maintain and influence a network of client stakeholders.
- Proven expertise in managing extensive data sets, developing sophisticated models, and delivering high-quality outputs using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven team player with the ability to leverage the knowledge of other team members.
- Commitment to team and personal development.
- Proactively contributes to the development of growing Strategy Consulting team.
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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.
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