Aon Graduate Programme - Investment Consulting 2026

Aon; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Leeds is offering an Investment Consulting Graduate Programme starting in March or September 2026. As a graduate, you will advise clients on investment strategies and join a supportive team aimed at professional growth. Candidates should have a strong academic background and demonstrate motivation and analytical skills. The role includes training for professional qualifications and networking opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Paid study leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate why you want to join this role at Aon.
• Willingness to understand the Broking industry relationship with the global environment.
• Ability to present data-driven insights accurately.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on setting investment strategies.
• Provide consulting services covering markets and strategic considerations.
• Play a vital role in supporting global clients.

Skills

Motivation and ambition

Passion and curiosity

Commercial awareness

Data and analytics

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Technological awareness

Consulting skills

Education

2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Investment Consulting Graduate Programme 2026

Start Date: 9th March 2026 or 2nd September 2026

Application closing date: 5th December 2025

Please note, we may close earlier if we receive the quantity, quality & diversity of applications required.

Better Decisions Begin with You

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued professional.

We’re hiring!

Join Aon’s Investment Consulting graduate programme and step into life as a valued member of our elite team of experts. Our consultants have been advising employers and governments on their pension schemes and other wealth — totalling around $4 trillion — for over 60 years.

Aon graduates join several specialist teams focused on consulting with our clients on everything from setting investment strategies and selecting investment managers, to consulting on all aspects of environmental, social and governance; or working with pension scheme trustees to implement their long-term strategies efficiently and target better outcomes.

Your role as an Investment Consulting Graduate

Join us as an investment consulting graduate in either our Defined Benefit (DB) Client Group or Defined Contribution (DC) Client Group, helping to advise our clients on everything from setting investment strategies and selection of investment managers to corporate transactions and transfers.

What the day will look like

• You’ll be a key member of our dedicated teams, playing a vital, hands-on role in giving our global clients the support they need. This involves providing investment consulting services and advice covering markets and strategic considerations, such as managing assets (for both the DB and DC Client Groups) and liabilities (for the DB Client Group only). You’ll gain early experience of dealing with a wide range of investments, adapting them around economic conditions and outlooks.
• In the DB Client Group, you’ll also learn how and why pension scheme liabilities change because of economic assumptions – such as inflation, interest rates and the effect that market movements have on invested assets. Whilst in the DC Client Group, you'll learn about the DC pension vehicles, applicable regulatory and legislative rules and main asset classes and investment theory relating specifically to a DC pension scheme.

Whether you're interested in building client relationships, developing your analytical skills or leveraging new technologies, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive and actively inclusive environment, deliberately designed for you learn and grow. As an Aon graduate, each day is an opportunity to develop new skills and help shape the future of our industry.

• Work closely with diverse mentors and explore a range of unexpected niches that play to your strengths.
• Enjoy the reassurance of a structured pathway, whilst working towards your desired qualifications.
• Get regular opportunities to network and meet colleagues who can advance your development.

What are we looking for?

• Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Investment Consulting. To be able to articulate why you want to join this role at Aon
• Passion and curiosity. We are looking for candidates who want to understand the relationship the Broking industry has with the global and/or macro -economic environment
• Commercial awareness. This helps us to provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence to enable revenue growth
• Data and analytics. The ability to summarise and interpret data effectively using a range of digital tools and platforms so we can present data driven insights to our clients concisely
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style for different stakeholders
• A self-starter that can take the initiative, work independently when needed but can also work collaboratively in a team environment
• Technological awareness. Strong interest in the rapidly evolving technological landscape and a willingness to understand & learn more about the challenges and opportunities that it presents
• Strong consulting skills with a client focused outlook

Your Development

As an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 3 core elements:

• Business learning. On the job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line.
• Centralised learning. UK graduates complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business.
• Professional Qualifications – To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, you will be expected to complete the relevant professional qualification. First, towards the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), you can then choose whether you’d prefer to take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional qualification. To support you as you study for your exams, you’ll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials.

Your career beyond your Graduate programme

Once you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll receive support for your Actuarial or CFA qualifications. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this graduate programme and would like to apply, here is some useful information:

Entry Requirements:

• On track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject

Right to work

Our graduates are on permanent contracts from day one, we welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. This may include pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme – or if you have applied and you are waiting for a decision.

Locations

We have graduate opportunities this year in the following locations:

Bristol, Leeds & London

We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the beginning of their programme. As a new graduate, you will spend the first 6 months based in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access to support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Aon. After completing this initial training period, you will then have the opportunity to work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients.

Aon UK Graduate Recruitment: What to Expect

We know applying for your first graduate role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we’re committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here’s how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage:

• Application Review
• We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage.
• Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI).
• Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks.
• Please note: We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point.
• Online Assessment
• We understand you want to put your best foot forward, so you’ll have 5 calendar days to complete the online assessment.
• If you need more time, just let us know as extensions are available.
• Video Interview
• Preparation matters, so you’ll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview.
• Rest assured: Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system.
• You’ll typically hear back from us within 2-3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications.
• Assessment Centres
• Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for.
• Please note: Due to the large number of applications, not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre.
• Assessment centres usually run from November to May. (With a pause over the Christmas holidays.)
• If selected, you’ll have 7-14 days’ notice to help you arrange any travel.
• We run a limited number of Assessment Centre so please make every effort to attend if invited.
• We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets). Flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance.
• At the assessment centre stage, your CV and cover letter will be shared with hiring managers. This helps them get a fuller picture of you as a candidate—but these documents are not used for initial screening.

We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need accommodations, just reach out to our team - [e-mail]. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to Aon!

How we support our colleagues

In 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.

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 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and a member of the UK Early Careers team will contact you.

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

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