Manager, Corporate Development/M&A
Company: Aon Hewitt
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
The Manager, Corporate Development will play a key role in the
execution of Aon's global acquisition strategy. This person will be
responsible for the sourcing and valuation of new investment
opportunities. The successful candidate will interact significantly
with members of the corporate development leadership and leaders of
the business units. The position will report directly to the Vice
President of Corporate Development who is located in Chicago, IL.
Flexibility to travel (The position will be located in Chicago or
New York City.What the day will look likeThe Manager, Corporate
Development is responsible for evaluating new market adjacencies as
well as sourcing, tracking, valuation, and execution of inorganic
opportunities of interest. This will include, but may not be
limited to:
- Working closely with the business and corporate development
leadership to develop, evolve and communicate the vision and
strategic plan for the company.
- Work closely with business and corporate development leadership
to develop strategic assessments of adjacent markets and
competitive landscapes.
- Building inorganic priority target pipelines for key strategic
priority markets.
- Partnering with the corporate development team to identify,
review and pressure test strategic rationale of potential
transactions or partnerships which are aligned with Aon's strategic
priorities.
- Establishing market and competitive analysis capabilities to
constantly stay ahead of trends in and around the industry; act as
a resource to business units to develop robust strategic
plans.
- Contributing to the prospecting, sourcing and execution stages
of Aon's acquisition origination processes, including primarily the
initial diligence, strategic rationale, preliminary financial
modeling and valuation of the transaction or opportunity.
- Leading and/or contributing to the execution phases of the
acquisition or divestiture process by working closely with the
business unit, diligence leads company-wide, legal team and
external advisors. Responsibilities will include due diligence
coordination, synergy and integration planning, transaction
structuring, financial modeling, valuation and negotiation, and
managing the internal approval activities.
- Advising business executives on the financial implications and
risks related to key issues and important strategic M&A
decisions.Skills and experience that will lead to success
- 2+ years of strategic consulting or transaction experience in a
blue-chip strategy consulting firm or investment banking.
- Strong business judgment and proven strategic and analytic
mindset.
- Demonstrated experience developing strategies for large,
complex global organizations where working across boundaries and
leading through influence are keys to success.
- Firm understanding of excel financial modeling, financial
statements and valuation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and experience in
clearly and articulately communicating strategic initiatives and
recommendations to senior executives.
- Experience working in a demanding environment with highly
motivated and driven professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively, independently and
successfully manage multiple highly demanding projects
simultaneously.
- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.How we support our
colleaguesIn 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 .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.Nothing in this job description restricts management's
right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job
at any time.Pay Transparency Laws:The salary range for this
position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $100,000 - $125,000
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.The salary range
reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois.
The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic
location.This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's
annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus 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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