Associate partner investment sales (DB Pensions)

Aon Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Business Development – Investment Associate Partner in London. In this pivotal role, you will lead new business opportunities while enhancing your established networking capabilities. Responsibilities include managing the end-to-end sales process, influencing stakeholders, and mentoring team members. This position offers significant growth potential while ensuring a collaborative work culture. Aon values a diverse workforce and embodies an inclusive environment to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Global Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Established relationships across the DB pension investment industry.
• Record of driving new business wins in a sales leadership role.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business opportunities for the DB Sales team.
• Ensure exceptional quality in RFPs and pitches.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster a collaborative culture.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to identify new opportunities.
• Contribute to broader initiatives in the Investment Business.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the DB pension investment market

Sales leadership experience

Ability to influence stakeholders

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership qualities

Job description

Business Development – Investment Associate Partner

Are you ready to lead within a growing sales environment? This Associate Partner opportunity places you at the heart of our DB Investment sales team, providing you with a pivotal leadership role and the chance to demonstrate and expand your established network to drive new business wins and deliver growth.

The role is varied and offers the opportunity to own and lead high-impact client and market opportunities, drive strategic sales initiatives, and play a visible part in wider Aon activities. This role will be based in London, 3 days a week in the office.

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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• You will take ownership of leading new business opportunities for the DB Sales team, driving the end-to-end sales process from initial client engagement and solution design through to pitch and closure.
• Drawing on your deep understanding of our investment solutions and your established connections, you will ensure that RFPs and pitches for our most strategically important opportunities are of exceptional quality, highly tailored, and position Aon as a market leader.
• You will be responsible for initiating and owning key client conversations, leading meetings and presentations, and ensuring that all partners are engaged and aligned throughout the sales journey.
• You will mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture and supporting their growth. As a senior leader, you will drive engagement with internal stakeholders, cultivate positive relationships, and identify and convert new opportunities across Aon’s client base.
• You will also contribute to the team’s efforts in building relationships with Third Party Evaluators and Professional Trustees to support new business generation. Additionally, you will play a key role in broader initiatives as they emerge in the fast‑paced, innovative Investment Business.

How this opportunity is different

We have bold growth targets in the Investment Business, and as an Associate Partner you will be leading from the front—owning key opportunities, driving new business wins, and helping to shape the future of our team.

This role offers exceptional growth potential and exposure to a wide range of senior internal and external partners. You will be instrumental in expanding our client base and market presence, using your existing network and expertise. We value your leadership, input, and new ideas to help us grow!

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• To be successful in this role you will need:
• In-depth knowledge of the DB pension investment market, with established relationships across the industry
• Significant experience in a sales leadership role, including end-to-end ownership of both large, complex and smaller opportunities, with a consistent record of driving new business wins
• Demonstrable ability to lead and influence internal & external stakeholders to create and convert opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a strong executive presence
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, while setting direction in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to driving improvements in sales processes and client engagement
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor, develop and guide team members

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. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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 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]