Senior Director, Corporate Development

The Senior Director, Corporate Development/M&A will play a key role in the development, implementation, and execution of Aon's acquisition strategy. This person will work closely with Executive Management and regional leaders to analyze and make recommendations concerning potential acquisitions, investments, or divestitures. The position will report directly to the Head of North America and Solutions Corp Dev, who is located in New York City. Flexibility to travel (up to 25%) is preferred.

The position can be based in Chicago or New York City.

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.

The Senior Director, Corporate Development/M&A is responsible for valuation, pricing, negotiation, deal structuring, and overall transaction management of potential mergers, acquisitions, and investments, as well as divestitures by Aon. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who is confident in taking ownership for the execution of projects from identification of the opportunity through closing, working with various internal and external participants.

Key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Partnering with the executive team to evaluate our portfolio relative to the industry's highest growth opportunities or emerging threats. Providing recommendations that strategically address any portfolio weaknesses and advance the growth strategy.
• Partnering with the regional and solution line leaders and teams to pressure test the business and strategic rationale.
• Working closely with business partners in strategy, legal, finance, and other departments to ensure that processes and agreements are handled appropriately and effectively.
• Leading and developing a team responsible for driving the transactional stages of Aon's acquisition and divestiture processes, including primarily the sourcing, valuation, and negotiation of the transaction.
• Ensuring that Aon's reputation and profile within the investment banking community remain strong, focused and positive to facilitate high quality deal flow, and managing relationships with attorneys, accountants, bankers, consultants and other advisors as necessary.
• Developing and delivering recommendations to Executive Management and the Executive Committee.

• 7+ years of transaction experience in M&A or Corporate Development at a large investment bank or global corporation.
• Significant experience leading teams to successfully complete all aspects of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the professional services, consulting, or technology / outsourcing industries.
• Experience working in a demanding environment with highly motivated and driven professionals.
• An advanced degree (i.e. MBA) or additional certifications (i.e. CPA, CFA) are preferred, but not required.

Technical Skills and Strategic Acumen - An experienced transaction professional who can draw from a vast amount of experience in leading transactions, including:

• Deep understanding and experience in transaction processes.
• Leading the transaction process from opportunity identification and initial approach, through negotiation, due diligence, valuation, and structuring.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Capital Markets and Corporate Finance, including Debt and Equity Markets, and be able to think strategically and tactically about financing alternatives.

Proactive and Collaborative Mindset - An individual who can seamlessly interact in a proactive and collaborative way with internal business units and corporate partners in potential transactions by:

• Consistently representing the company's values, while assisting in the implementation of the company's growth agenda.
• Building strong relationships that cultivate credibility, trust and agreement.
• Taking responsibility and demonstrating personal ownership of tasks and following through to get required results.
• Bringing judgment and maturity and an ability to interact at all levels of the organization as one who is perceived as a strong role model, coach and mentor with strong character and high integrity.

Leadership and Presence - An inspiring leader who will garner respect within Aon, as well as continuing to build out, cultivate and develop the Corporate Development team by:

• Demonstrating initiative, principled leadership, energy and passion with an ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value in a way that is consistent with the company's beliefs and values.
• Having an open and engaged style that builds a culture of collaboration and collegiality while encouraging responsibility and a focus on outcomes in a goal-oriented environment.
• Bringing judgment and maturity and having an ability to interact at all levels of the organization as one who is perceived as a strong role model, coach and mentor with strong character and high integrity.
• Being an eloquent communicator who is resilient, with an ability to remain cool under pressure, adapt and be flexible; able to think on one's feet, prioritize, and make critical decisions on a timely basis.
• Recruiting and attracting top talent. Building, developing, motivating, and mentoring teams that have a solid bench and achieve outstanding levels of performance.

• Highly intelligent, strategic and analytical thinker.
• Strong marketing and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated and performance-driven with a strong work ethic.
• Collegial, collaborative partnership mentality.
• Hands-on, engaged and operationally astute.
• Presence, confidence and self-awareness.
• Resilience, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.

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, 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

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 is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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 $225,000 to $250,000 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 incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of any incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

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. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; 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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