Communications Leader, Commercial Risk - Aon Corporation

Communications Leader, Commercial Risk

As part of an industry-leading global communications team, you will lead communications for Aon’s Commercial Risk solution line with responsibility for both internal and external communications, while growing awareness and understanding of how Aon shapes decisions for the better – to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

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.

What the day will look like

Communications plays a critical role in shaping perceptions within Aon and outside our firm about how we help clients make better decisions and deliver positive outcomes for colleagues, clients, and shareholders. We’re a team that works hard, supports each other, and manages to have fun while making an impact and we’re looking to further build on the senior talent within our global communications team.

Aon’s global Communications Leader for Commercial Risk will oversee internal and external communications for the firm’s Commercial Risk solution line, partnering closely with the colleagues who support the firm’s Reinsurance solution line as part of our integrated Risk Capital Capability (Reinsurance and Commercial Risk).  

In partnership with executive and marketing leaders for Risk Capital and Commercial Risk, the Communications Leader for Commercial Risk will be responsible for developing and executing on an internal and external communications strategy to support the firm’s Commercial Risk priorities and leadership, identifying and promoting stories that create awareness and understanding of Commercial Risk’s content and capabilities, activating a speaker’s bureau of Commercial Risk leaders to connect with internal and external stakeholders and amplifying global milestone moments for Commercial Risk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and execute on an internal and external communications strategy in support of the firm’s Commercial Risk priorities and leadership, including the amplification of global milestone moments for Commercial Risk.
• Identify and promote stories that create awareness and understanding of Commercial Risk’s content and capabilities.
• Prepare and activate a speaker’s bureau of Commercial Risk leaders to participate in media interviews and internal and external speaking opportunities.
• Support global Commercial Risk leaders – most prominently the global CEO of Commercial Risk – in communicating across the global Commercial Risk team and with external stakeholders.
• Partner with the firm’s media relations and though leadership teams to develop and distribute corporate press releases, media advisories and thought leadership content related to Commercial Risk and Risk Capital
• Work closely with executive and marketing & communications leaders for Risk Capital and Reinsurance to ensure messaging alignment across the firm’s Risk Capital capabilities.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Experience/Credentials:

• 10+ years in commercial risk and/or insurance communications and a proven track record of producing and leading the creation of compelling, complex communications in support of commercial objectives.
• A bachelor's degree.
• Ability to lead complex, sensitive internal and external communications initiatives, carefully navigating each situation to balance individual and organizational agendas.
• Proven track record of advising and building trusted relationships with with senior leaders, including C-suite-level executives, to effectively communicate internal and externally.

Characteristics:

• Ability and willingness to perform both strategic and tactical elements of the role with an uncompromising commitment to quality and detail.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented self-starter with a sense of urgency and strong desire to work entrepreneurially.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of commitment to colleagues and internal clients, projecting a positive attitude and excelling at encouraging and coaching team members.
• Experience and comfort level leading through influence and helping leaders arrive at consensus.
• Creative thinker with a desire and ability to seek opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with proven expertise in using different styles and “voice” to reflect the nature of the individual, audience, and message.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts simply and visually.
• Equally comfortable telling the story in “words” and “numbers.”
• Exceptional organizational skills, including a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to execute programs with speed, accuracy, and 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 recognize 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.

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. 

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 welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000-$200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. 

This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual bonus incentive plans in addition to base salary.  The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.  

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