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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