Defined Contribution Solutions Partner

Posting Description

Defined Contribution Solutions Partner

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from any U.S. Aon 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.

What the day will look like

The Defined Contribution (DC) Solutions Partner is a senior, market-facing leadership role dedicated to advancing Aon’s position and growth in the participant-directed retirement market. This role combines deep defined contribution expertise with a strong commercial orientation and will engage closely with clients, prospects, colleagues and other strategic partners to drive business growth and innovation. The DC Solutions Partner is motivated to lead discussions on emerging patterns and opportunities across both the investment and non-investment aspects of defined contribution programs. Expertise may span a wide range of subject areas, including plan strategy and design, financial wellbeing, governance, compliance and regulatory considerations, vendor management, investment strategy, retirement income, and other areas influencing the efficiency of defined contribution programs.

The DC Solutions Partner role works closely with leaders across Aon's Wealth Solutions practice. This includes investment consulting, actuarial, legal, and compliance professionals. The role helps translate Aon's expertise into compelling client solutions, strengthens our market position, and supports growth in defined contribution consulting and investments.

Additional skills and expectations include:

• Helping shape Aon’s current position and future of the DC solution offerings and industry.
• A leadership role in business development efforts, including proposals, finalist meetings, and strategic pursuits, while partnering with regional leadership and client teams to support pipeline development across markets and client segments.
• Speaking at internal and external conferences.
• Equipping client teams and colleagues passionate about sales with clear messaging, commercial framing and market insights. This enables better identification and pursuit of opportunities related to defined contribution plans.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Ten plus years working within defined contribution plan consulting, plan administration, investments or related retirement/benefits roles.
• Experience collaborating across teams to strengthen positioning, advance opportunities, and support revenue growth.
• Proven track record of contributing to revenue growth, solution innovation, cross-selling, or practice development in a consulting or provider environment.
• Strong ability to translate market trends and complex topics into clear, compelling client discussions and commercial opportunities.
• Executive presence and credibility to represent Aon effectively in external and internal settings.
• Employee Engagement, Meeting Facilitation, Revenue Growth, Sales, 401k Planning, Change Management, Value Propositions, Consulting, Customer Retentions

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area such as math, finance, economics, or equivalent experience

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 $200,000 to $280,000 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 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. 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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