Associate - Strategy Consulting

AON; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Wellbeing Days

Hybrid working

Job summary

Aon is seeking an Associate, Strategy Consulting in London to join a fast-moving team delivering high-value strategy projects for insurers, reinsurers, and investors.

You will conduct market research, financial and data analyses, develop hypotheses, and produce client-ready deliverables. The role offers hybrid working from our London office with strong opportunities for career growth within Aon’s Strategy Consulting and Advisory services.

Qualifications

• Relevant strategy consulting experience within a reputable firm or boutique.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for client deliverables.
• Able to work in fast-paced, collaborative teams.
• Interest in the (re)insurance industry and growth within insurance strategy.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team that delivers high value strategy projects to insurers, reinsurers, and investors in the insurance industry on wide ranging strategic questions.
• Undertake market research, financial and data analysis that informs the development of recommendations.
• Support team in developing hypotheses, testing those hypotheses, and developing high impact recommendations.
• Contribute to the production of high impact client deliverables.
• Present findings and recommendations to client partners.
• Actively contribute to both project teams and the broader team environment, bringing an entrepreneurial, “hands-on” approach.

Skills

Strategy consulting experience

Strong problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Insurance industry knowledge

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate, Strategy Consulting

Do you want to be part of a growing, fast-paced strategy consulting team that helps insurers improve performance by shaping their strategy and bringing it to life?

This role is to be based out of our London 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 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

• Work as part of a team that delivers high value strategy projects to insurers, reinsurers, and investors in the insurance industry on wide ranging strategic questions, including topics such as growth/commercial strategy, strategic operating models, digital and AI strategy, commercial due-diligence (CDD), and go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
• Undertake market research, financial and data analysis that informs the development of recommendations.
• Support team in developing hypotheses, testing those hypotheses, and developing high impact recommendations.
• Contribute to the production of high impact client deliverables.
• Present findings and recommendations to client partners.
• Actively contribute to both project teams and the broader team environment, bringing an entrepreneurial, “hands‑on” approach.

How this opportunity is different

STG is Aon’s global consulting and technology business focused on, but not limited to, serving clients across the (re)insurance industry. The team provides Strategy Consulting and Advisory services to many of the most prestigious (re)insurance companies across the globe. We have privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data and the knowledge of its global network of insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry.

Established in 2022, our STG consulting team has grown year on year. The Strategy Consulting team is primarily based in our offices in London, New York, Chicago, Singapore, Sydney, and Rotterdam. The role is based in London. We are enthusiastic adopters of hybrid working and flexible on day-to-day location. We continue to expand, and we are looking for the right candidate to support and participate in our success. We are proud of the opportunities we create for career development, including the direct access our team has to the most influential decision-makers in our industry.

We are seeking a team member who excels in providing valuable insights and high-quality work for clients, fosters lasting relationships within the industry, and possesses an entrepreneurial mentality to contribute to the team's growth. A successful candidate will bring prior experience working in strategy roles, be able to operate at pace, and integrate quickly into a high‑performing team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Proven experience ideally within Strategy Consulting at a reputable Strategy-house or a boutique are advantageous (with insurance experience a bonus but not required), or from an Insurance Audit background (qualification either on track or in progress)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with evidence of structured, strategic thinking.
• Experience producing high quality outputs in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Teammate, who can operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment and build strong relationships quickly.
• Business insight and intellectual curiosity across key business topics, including how (re)insurers grow, transform and improve performance across the insurance value chain.
• Commitment to personal development and to getting up the learning curve quickly where prior insurance experience is limited.
• Desire to contribute to the development of a growing, pure-play strategy consultancy business with an entrepreneurial culture, working across a broad range of (re)insurers in the market.

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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