Executive Director, Cyber EMEA

AON; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm seeks an Executive Director for Cyber Solutions EMEA to drive growth and strategy. You will lead initiatives to engage clients, develop innovative solutions, and collaborate with regional teams. This role requires a proven leader with extensive cyber insurance expertise and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Two Global Wellbeing Days each year

Agile working style solutions

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with senior executives and developing client relationships.
• Strong work ethic with experience in high-pressure environments.
• Confident in presenting to Boards and C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall growth of the Cyber practice in EMEA.
• Develop the regional cyber strategy with leadership teams.
• Prepare and present proposals to clients.

Skills

Engaging and enthusiastic personal style

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong time management skills

In-depth knowledge in the Cyber risk space

Job description

Overview

Executive Director, Cyber Solutions EMEA – Join Aon’s EMEA Regional Leadership Team and Shape the Future of Cyber Insurance. We’re looking for an inclusive and commercially astute leader with deep cyber insurance expertise to take on a pivotal regional role. This position is designed to complement and empower country teams in executing growth strategies aligned with Aon’s clients and market partners. As part of both the EMEA Regional Leadership Team and the Global Cyber Leadership Committee, you’ll play a key role in driving innovation, collaboration, and impact across the region and beyond.

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.

Responsibilities

You are responsible (as part of the regional leadership team) for the overall growth of the Cyber practice in EMEA incorporating new client acquisition, growth of existing clients, and identifying organic and inorganic growth opportunities across all segments.

• Work closely with the Head of Cyber EMEA, Chief Broking Officer EMEA and Head of Claims & Coverage EMEA on a day to day basis to develop the regional cyber strategy.
• Lead and manage the conversion of identified new business targets for cyber insurance and consulting
• Prepare and present proposals to clients for risk consulting and/or insurance
• Own the Cyber content in tender proposals and participate in tender pitches
• Engage with insurers around maximising their offering in conjunction with the leadership teams
• Develop insurance risk transfer solutions to clients through strong insurer connectivity and broker negotiations across wholesale and retail markets
• Targeted new client acquisition at Enterprise level utilising Aon’s global value proposition
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure that they and their clients/prospective clients are aware of their Cyber risk exposures and the value of Aon’s offerings in helping to protect organisations
• Promote and deliver to clients Aon’s Cyber Risk Analyser and other data and analytics tools
• Engage in special projects tailored at developing in country strategies

Opportunities and Impact

How this opportunity is different

This executive role reports to the Head of Cyber EMEA, with enterprise-wide impact across Aon EMEA and close collaboration with Global teams. You will shape cyber specialty strategies while uniting teams to deliver differentiated client and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience at engaging with senior executives and developing relationships with the media and clients
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the highest standard of presentation
• Strong time management skills and proven experience working in a high-pressure professional environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in team environments
• Engaging and enthusiastic personal style
• In-depth knowledge and experience working within the Cyber risk space
• Exposure to P&L management
• Confident in presenting to Boards and C‑suite executives on Cyber resilience and risk prevention strategies

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. All colleagues enjoy two Global Wellbeing Days each year to focus on themselves. 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. 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. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 [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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