Senior Vice President, Account Executive – Natural Resources

Aon Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon Corporation in Canada is seeking a Senior Vice President, Account Executive for Natural Resources. The role leads strategic client relationships with large, complex clients across mining, energy, forestry, and related industries, partnering with executive teams to design innovative risk solutions and drive retention and growth.

This hybrid position offers collaboration with a global team, mentoring opportunities, and industry engagement; authorization to work in Canada is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in commercial insurance, risk advisory, brokerage, or consulting with deep expertise supporting Natural Resources clients.
• Proven ability to manage and grow large, complex client relationships with executive sponsors.
• Strong understanding of risk management and market dynamics in natural resources sectors.

Responsibilities

• Leading and growing relationships with large, sophisticated Natural Resources clients.
• Acting as the primary executive sponsor and trusted advisor to C-suite and senior client stakeholders.
• Developing and executing strategic account plans to drive retention, growth, and profitability.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within existing and prospective client organizations.
• Collaborating with brokers, analytics professionals, claims specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver integrated solutions.
• Leading client renewal and stewardship discussions with market trend insights.
• Mentoring colleagues and fostering cross-organizational collaboration.
• Representing Aon within the Natural Resources sector through industry engagement and thought leadership.

Skills

Executive relationships

Strategic communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Posting Description

Senior Vice President, Account Executive – Natural Resources

Role Type: Existing Vacancy

Are you a trusted advisor to senior leaders in the natural resources sector?Do you thrive on building strategic client relationships while driving growth and delivering innovative risk solutions?Join Aon's Natural Resources Practice and help shape better decisions for some of Canada's most complex and influential organizations!

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Toronto office, in accordance with Aon's Smart Working policy.

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

As a senior leader within Aon's Natural Resources Practice, you will serve as the strategic relationship lead for a portfolio of large and complex clients across sectors such as, Power & Renewables mining, energy, forestry, and related industries. You will partner with clients' executive teams to develop innovative risk solutions, drive retention and growth, and coordinate the delivery of Aon's broad range of advisory and risk management capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and growing relationships with large, sophisticated Natural Resources clients
• Acting as the primary executive sponsor and trusted advisor to C-suite and senior client stakeholders
• Developing and executing strategic account plans that drive client retention, growth, and profitability
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within existing and prospective client organizations
• Collaborating with brokers, analytics professionals, claims specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver integrated solutions
• Leading client renewal and stewardship discussions while providing insights on market trends and emerging risks
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues while fostering collaboration across the organization
• Representing Aon within the Natural Resources sector through industry engagement, networking, and thought leadership activities

How this opportunity is different

This is an opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected Natural Resources practices and work with some of Canada's most prominent organizations. You will collaborate with leading specialists, brokers, consultants, and global industry experts while helping clients navigate increasingly complex business and risk environments.

As a Senior Vice President, Account Executive, you will have the autonomy to influence client strategy, the support of a global organization, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both client outcomes and the continued growth of Aon's Natural Resources Practice.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 12+ years experience in commercial insurance, risk advisory, brokerage, or consulting with deep expertise supporting Natural Resources clients
• Proven success managing and expanding large, complex client relationships while building credibility with executive stakeholders
• Strong understanding of risk management, insurance program design, market dynamics, and industry trends within sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, or related industries
• Demonstrated business development and sales success, including identifying opportunities and achieving growth objectives
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at senior leadership levels

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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