Senior Associate Consultant, Executive Compensation

Aon Is Looking for a Senior Associate Consultant, Executive Compensation, Rewards Solutions Aon's Rewards Solutions is the industry leader, providing advice and benchmarking to companies to address their toughest HR and rewards challenges: attracting, engaging and retaining talent. Our advisors provide industry-specific expertise, applying an analytical approach that integrates market data, trends and experience in working with nearly 2,000 companies – from Global 1000 firms to start‑ups – to balance the needs of executives, employees and shareholders. Their advice is customized to the client’s outstanding situation to ensure rewards programs are not just driven – but can be a competitive advantage. We currently have an exciting career opportunity in our Executive Compensation Consulting practice in our Chicago, IL office. In this role, you are refining and applying your knowledge of compensation design and implementation practices to deliver high quality and effective client solutions. You will lead projects with minimum direction from more experienced consultants and/or serve as a team member for larger, more sophisticated client engagements. Additionally, you will be primarily delivering billable client work but will support selling efforts and be part of proposal teams. This is a hybrid role where there is an expectation to be in the office a few days per week. Job Responsibilities: Serve as intermediary between Account Manager (Partners), junior staff resources (Analyst‑Consultant) and Client Handle client projects from start to finish, translating client needs into analysis and design recommendations across topics such as executive compensation, board of director compensation, incentive plan design, equity guidelines Run projects within agreed upon timeline and within budget Review and be accountable for all methodology / analysis / output on each staffed project Provide regular mentorship and developmental feedback to junior staff Develop summary reports including findings and recommendations Interface and co‑deliver presentations to client Assist in leading all aspects of key areas of firm research Assist in new business/firm development activities (e.g., speeches, white papers, etc.) You Bring Knowledge and Expertise Suggested Experience: 1+ years of compensation or related experience Executive compensation experience preferred Technology and/or Life Sciences proven experience preferred Skills: Strong quantitative background and skills Highly proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to synthesize and communicate large amounts of data into key findings and identify related business issues Have an “eye for detail,” while not losing focus of the bigger picture Confidence to present and defend methodology / recommendations to C-level and Board of Directors audience Leadership experience in terms of mentoring or developing peers and/or junior team members Experience of working efficiently within teams (professionally or otherwise) Strong interpersonal and project management skills Ability to multi‑task and handle multiple sophisticated projects in a fast‑paced, loosely‑structured, and time‑sensitive environment Maturity to operate independently, yet maintain open communication with team members on changing landscape/priorities Track record of success regarding historical performance rating and/or utilization (billable hours / total hours) Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics. Other majors will also be considered. 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. Pay Transparency Laws The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $85,000 to $95,000 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, IL. 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. 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aon