Associate Director - Real Estate

Aon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an Associate Director for its Real Estate practice in London. In this role, you will lead client service teams to drive exceptional outcomes for complex clients. The ideal candidate brings substantial client management experience, strong leadership capabilities, and technical expertise in Real Estate. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in a dynamic, inclusive work environment, defined by innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working styles

Qualifications

• Substantial client management experience in Real Estate or Property Owners.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and relationship management.
• Leadership experience in managing client service teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships, delivering risk transfer solutions.
• Lead client service teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Create client account plans and oversee their implementation.
• Enhance efficiency in processes to optimize profitability.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and clients.
• Support business development activities as needed.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Substantial Real Estate or Property Owners experience

Technical knowledge in all major and pecuniary classes

Leadership capabilities

Excellent negotiating, listening and communication skills

Proven client management and relationship skills

Adaptable, focused and self-disciplined, with strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Job description

Associate Director – Real Estate

Can you bring substantial client management experience to a key, client-facing role? Are you keen to join our Real Estate practice at an exciting time of growth? If so, then this outstanding new opportunity could be right for you.

As an Associate Director within our Real Estate practice, you would be responsible for leading the client service team in delivering superior outcomes for our large and complex clients whilst being a technical lead on enquiries from your allocated clients and referrals from your colleagues.

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 organisation, 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

Your key responsibilities as an Associate Director will include:

• Develop, manage and maintain the client relationship, delivering additional risk transfer solutions to support the client’s business objectives.
• Lead your client service teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and support them in their own career development.
• Develop client account plans and oversee delivery.
• Make recommendations for improvement in efficiency & processes to optimise resources & account profitability.
• Provide coverage and technical guidance to colleagues and clients as required.
• Support or lead Business Development activity as required.

How this opportunity is different

This is a first-class opportunity to take a client and colleague leadership role in our Real Estate practice as we continue with an exciting period of growth and change. In this highly visible role you'll gain exposure to some of our largest, most complex clients and will collaborate across all levels at Aon enabling you to expand your own network and personal brand.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Commercial awareness
• Substantial Real Estate or Property Owners experience
• Technical knowledge in all major and pecuniary classes
• Leadership capabilities
• Excellent negotiating, listening and communication skills
• Proven client management and relationship skills
• Adaptable, focussed and self-disciplined, with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability

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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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