Account Specialist

Aon Hewitt; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Account Specialist to join their hybrid team in Halifax. This role involves supporting Account Executives and Brokers by managing key client processes and ensuring effective communication with clients and insurers. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and project management skills, alongside a commitment to maintaining client relationships. With a focus on innovation and inclusivity, this company offers a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing. Join a team that empowers you to be your authentic self while making impactful decisions that enrich lives globally.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible Working Style Solutions

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills are essential.
• Must hold or obtain a Broker's license within 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist Account Executives and Brokers on assigned accounts.
• Manage key processes that serve clients and perform client-facing activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Client Servicing

Broker's License

Job description

Account Specialist

Considering a new job change? Look at Aon. We are seeking an Account Specialist to work in a hybrid role out of our Aon office in Halifax.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

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 Account Specialist will assist Account Executives, Associate Account Executives and Brokers on assigned accounts, managing key processes that serve clients and undertaking the client-facing, market-facing and internal activities related to these processes. In addition, perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

1. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and project management skills.
2. Must hold Broker’s license, or to be obtained within 4 months of start date.
3. Exemplary communication skills and ability to maintain rapport and open, effective communication with clients and insurers.
4. Performs general account functions including miscellaneous office duties in support of client servicing.
5. Ability to manage open items and respond to client or insurer ad-hoc requests.
6. Actively manages and supports the Aon 120-day renewal process.
7. Where applicable, serves as the primary interface with Aon Client Services (ACS), coordinating activities of the client service team and ACS to ensure that key processes assigned are performed effectively.
8. Understands best practices and leverages available resources.
9. Understands and works in alignment with the Aon Leadership Model and its pillars of Client Value, Unmatched Teams, Innovation, Results and Values.

How we support our colleagues

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.

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.

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 [e-mail]