Early Careers: Strategy Consulting Specialist - AON

Aon Strategy and Technology Group (STG) is looking for a Strategy Specialist for our Strategy Consulting practice.





Location: Chicago, Illinois





This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both from home and your aligned office.





As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Strategy Consulting practice within the Strategy & Technology Group (STG) vertical in Chicago, Illinois.





Aon STG Strategy Consulting provides advisory services to firms who operate across the insurance landscape, which include many of the most prestigious companies in the Global Property, Casualty, Insurtech, Digital Platforms, and Health and Benefit (re)insurance market. We help our clients to navigate a fast-changing market environment to drive profitable and sustainable growth and business results. We have privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data and its global network of (re)insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry. Most importantly we help our clients to turn insights into practical actions and into tangible outcomes.We work with our clients to understand their objectives, address their challenges, develop a deep understanding of market conditions and issues, and create strategies that drive growth opportunities and competitive market advantages.





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





As a Strategy Specialist you will:



+ Support project leaders and client teams in full lifecycle client engagements by contributing to the delivery of discrete workstreams and strategic initiatives


+ Performing data analysis and modeling to deliver in-depth insights, conclusions, and recommendations to clients


+ Preparing and participating in interviews with client and Aon colleagues


+ Developing client-facing materials (PowerPoint, Excel, Infographics, Written Narratives)


+ Supporting project leadership in synthesizing findings and identifying key insights from quantitative and qualitative research


+ Present observations optimally through the preparation of charts, graphs, visual elements, and written narrative


+ Work with senior management to develop proposals and create business development materials


+ Support the operational needs of STG including internal initiatives such as recruiting, marketing, training, communications, etc.






How this opportunity is different





These roles fall under Aon’s Early Career Development program, known as Launch. Building on the development colleagues receive in the role they are hired into; the Launch program is a supplemental development program for recent college recruits to mentor and develop future leaders of the firm. This 9-month development program begins every summer and includes in-person sessions, networking opportunities, self-study and global leader calls.








Skills and experience that will lead to success





Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate:



+ Standout colleague with a track record of academic success


+ Strong analytical abilities with aptitude to use the knowledge of those around them


+ Effective application of strategic problem-solving and critical thinking


+ Sophisticated skills in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel)


+ Excel: ability to manipulate datasets to draw quantitative and strategy-forming insights


+ PowerPoint: ability to tell a cohesive story that combines the insights gleaned from data analysis and research


+ Willingness to learn and solve complex problems


+ Ability to perform well under pressure, on multiple workstreams, and with tight deadlines


+ Regularly identifies opportunities to take on additional responsibility and work more efficiently


+ Excellent oral and written communication


+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with all levels of partners (both internal and external)


+ Able to travel, typically less than 10%






Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with majors in Economics, Finance, Math or another similarly quantitative/analytically oriented major or equivalent experience preferred.


Please note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.





Applicants for this role should graduate between Spring 2024 – Spring 2025 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.





What sets our program apart from the rest?


Explore Aon’s culture and business areas, developing practical skills vital for the future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in weekly spotlights, community outreach events and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services.








Development Planning


Participate in a comprehensive development plan that includes deeply understanding Aon’s business areas, ethical standards, professional environment, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through collaboration events and colleague networking opportunities.








Future Opportunities


Our program offers meaningful exposure to Aon, preparing interns for short-term and long-term career opportunities. Outstanding interns may receive offers to join Aon’s Launch Program, an early careers development opportunity, as a full-time colleague with generous benefits and tangible career path.








Pay Transparency Law


The salary for this position us $71,500 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





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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.








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.








For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.








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 p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.








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Aon Strategy and Technology Group (STG) is looking for a Strategy Specialist for our Strategy Consulting practice.





Location: Chicago, Illinois





This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both from home and your aligned office.





As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Strategy Consulting practice within the Strategy & Technology Group (STG) vertical in Chicago, Illinois.





Aon STG Strategy Consulting provides advisory services to firms who operate across the insurance landscape, which include many of the most prestigious companies in the Global Property, Casualty, Insurtech, Digital Platforms, and Health and Benefit (re)insurance market. We help our clients to navigate a fast-changing market environment to drive profitable and sustainable growth and business results. We have privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data and its global network of (re)insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry. Most importantly we help our clients to turn insights into practical actions and into tangible outcomes.We work with our clients to understand their objectives, address their challenges, develop a deep understanding of market conditions and issues, and create strategies that drive growth opportunities and competitive market advantages.





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





As a Strategy Specialist you will:



+ Support project leaders and client teams in full lifecycle client engagements by contributing to the delivery of discrete workstreams and strategic initiatives


+ Performing data analysis and modeling to deliver in-depth insights, conclusions, and recommendations to clients


+ Preparing and participating in interviews with client and Aon colleagues


+ Developing client-facing materials (PowerPoint, Excel, Infographics, Written Narratives)


+ Supporting project leadership in synthesizing findings and identifying key insights from quantitative and qualitative research


+ Present observations optimally through the preparation of charts, graphs, visual elements, and written narrative


+ Work with senior management to develop proposals and create business development materials


+ Support the operational needs of STG including internal initiatives such as recruiting, marketing, training, communications, etc.






How this opportunity is different





These roles fall under Aon’s Early Career Development program, known as Launch. Building on the development colleagues receive in the role they are hired into; the Launch program is a supplemental development program for recent college recruits to mentor and develop future leaders of the firm. This 9-month development program begins every summer and includes in-person sessions, networking opportunities, self-study and global leader calls.








Skills and experience that will lead to success





Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate:



+ Standout colleague with a track record of academic success


+ Strong analytical abilities with aptitude to use the knowledge of those around them


+ Effective application of strategic problem-solving and critical thinking


+ Sophisticated skills in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel)


+ Excel: ability to manipulate datasets to draw quantitative and strategy-forming insights


+ PowerPoint: ability to tell a cohesive story that combines the insights gleaned from data analysis and research


+ Willingness to learn and solve complex problems


+ Ability to perform well under pressure, on multiple workstreams, and with tight deadlines


+ Regularly identifies opportunities to take on additional responsibility and work more efficiently


+ Excellent oral and written communication


+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with all levels of partners (both internal and external)


+ Able to travel, typically less than 10%






Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with majors in Economics, Finance, Math or another similarly quantitative/analytically oriented major or equivalent experience preferred.


Please note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.





Applicants for this role should graduate between Spring 2024 – Spring 2025 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.





What sets our program apart from the rest?


Explore Aon’s culture and business areas, developing practical skills vital for the future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in weekly spotlights, community outreach events and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services.








Development Planning


Participate in a comprehensive development plan that includes deeply understanding Aon’s business areas, ethical standards, professional environment, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through collaboration events and colleague networking opportunities.








Future Opportunities


Our program offers meaningful exposure to Aon, preparing interns for short-term and long-term career opportunities. Outstanding interns may receive offers to join Aon’s Launch Program, an early careers development opportunity, as a full-time colleague with generous benefits and tangible career path.








Pay Transparency Law


The salary for this position us $71,500 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





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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.








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.








For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.








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 p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.








#LI-HYBRID


#AonLaunchUS


#LI-MM3


#LI-HYBRID