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Project Director – Human Capital Transaction Advisory Services

Are you a seasoned Human Capital professional with complementary expertise gained in large-scale, M&A due diligence?

Are you keen to join and play a pivotal role within a prominent, specialist practice where you’ll take the lead on a variety of projects and advisory services in the pre-acquisition and post-deal M&A environments?

If so, then we’d love to hear from you in connection with this fantastic new opportunity with Aon’s dynamic M&A Transactions Solutions (AMATS) practice situated at our flagship London office. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office.

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.

Our global AMATS practice comprises Insurance, Human Capital, Cyber & Digital, Intellectual Property and ESG authorities with a dedicated focus on transactional activity. The Human Capital team you’d be joining provides human capital advisory services to strategic private equity and corporate clients, on buy-side and sell-side M&A opportunities.

While this role is focused in our M&A clients and projects, the AMATS Human Capital team works as part of Aon’s Global Human Risk business which works with clients on projects across all areas of Human Capital labelled as Health (Benefits), Wealth (Retirement) and Talent (Human Resources)

What the day will look like

Leading Human Capital due diligence advisory projects for private equity and corporate clients in support of their M&A processes. The diligence process includes a review of a target’s human capital information provided in the data room, interviews with management, collection and tracking of requested information, gleaning and collation of relevant commentary and insights and production of high-quality reports.
Driving project management engagement.
Collaborating closely with clients and other top tier advisers.
Coordinating internal Aon expertise, resources and solutions across various practices and geographies and building an internal network.
Figuring out opportunities for cross-selling other Aon products, services, and solutions.
Facilitating post-close implementation opportunities in our wider business.
Building and encouraging client relationships.

How this opportunity is different

We asked some leaders in AMATS, “How this opportunity is different?” and here are their responses!

“Our growing EMEA AMATS Human Capital team combines a wealth of profiles and backgrounds such as: Legal; Consultancy; Human Resources; Benefits; Pensions and Project Management. Our EMEA team is based across the region and leverages the wider Human Capital experts to design solutions for our clients at every stage of their M&A activity and beyond into integration and optimisation. Each team member is empowered to succeed by capitalising on their own expertise, innovation and energy in how we deliver our client projects and indeed how we best collaborate within Aon. This is a compelling opportunity to thrive in a growing business and share in our friendly and successful team”

Rui Ventura – Executive Director M&A and Transaction Advisory Solutions | Head of Human Capital Solutions EMEA

“The role is an opportunity to join an established EMEA team, based out of our London office where you act in a core group of leaders. Furthermore, it’s more than just Human Capital, you will intersect with other colleagues in Risk & Insurance, Digital, Climate, Transaction Liability and more. You will have an opportunity to develop your career and contribute to the development of more junior members of the team. You will also be regularly interfacing with high profile global investor clients, blue chip corporate clients, and their advisors.”

Ian McCaw, Head of Transaction Advisory Services, EMEA

Skills and experience that will lead to success

5+ years’ robust experience in M&A transactions, HR due diligence; M&A integration and harmonisation either in-house or in consultancy is essential
Proven Human Capital and Employee Benefits expertise globally with a particular focus in the UK and EMEA such as consulting and/or in-house experience in retirement, health and other benefits, total rewards, employee experience and/or human resources, and providing advice related to some of these areas in the context of an M&A scenario
Combining attention to detail with capability of thinking and advising at a strategic level
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable in leading discussions with clients and senior leaders
Relevant qualifications in HR; C&B; Pensions/Actuary; etc is desirable
Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and its articulation written/verbal

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, colour, 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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