Strategy Manager

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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?

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.

How this opportunity is different

Aon's Strategy and Technology Group (STG) is recruiting for a Manager to join our strategy consulting business.

STG is Aon's new global consulting and technology business focused on, but not limited to, insurance and reinsurance companies and other participants in the insurance industry. The team provides strategy consulting and advisory services to many of the most prestigious companies in Global (Re)insurance. 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.

Your role will involve delivering exceptional insights and work for our clients and building enduring relationships with them to support their growth and performance in insurance markets across EMEA.

Created in 2008, our consulting team has grown year on year, and we're based in our offices in London, New York, Chicago, Miami, Singapore, Sydney, Dublin, Toronto, Paris, and Rotterdam. Our team is dynamic, diverse, and international. 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 and the direct access our team has to the most influential decision-makers in our industry.

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.
• Coach team members on projects to deliver high impact recommendations to clients' key problems.
• Structure a client project / problem into phases and questions, hypothesis testing, story building and deliverable production.
• 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.
• Build impactful client relationships based on credibility and trust.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and development of go-to-market propositions.
• Lead by strong example, mentoring, coaching, and potentially line managing Associates and Senior Associates.
• Support additional functionals areas (talent, data, operations, etc) in support of growth including data management, operations, compliance, etc.
• Live the Aon United values.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Proven track record within a strategy consulting or consulting environment (5+ years' experience). Insurance experience is a bonus but not required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Desire to contribute to the development of growing strategy consultancy business.

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 recognise 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.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com

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.

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