Account Specialist

AON; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting Account Executives and Brokers. This hybrid position allows you to work from various locations while engaging in meaningful client interactions and managing essential processes. You will be empowered to make a difference, helping clients navigate challenges and access vital resources. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this organization fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible Working Style Solutions

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills are essential.
• Must obtain Broker’s license within 4 months of start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Client Servicing

Broker's License

Education

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 Toronto/Halifax/Calgary/Winnipeg.

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.

How this opportunity is different

From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Must hold Broker’s license, or to be obtained within 4 months of start date.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to maintain rapport and open, effective communication with clients and insurers.
• Performs general account functions including miscellaneous office duties in support of client servicing.
• Ability to manage open items and respond to client or insurer ad-hoc requests.
• Actively manages and supports the Aon 120-day renewal process.
• 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.
• Understands best practices and leverages available resources.
• 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.

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.

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]

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.

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