Investment Analyst

AON; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment consulting firm in London is seeking an Analyst for its Real Assets Research Team. You will support research and analysis of real estate funds, preparing materials for client meetings and monitoring investments. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in real estate investment research and strong analytical skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a reputable firm.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Inclusive workforce

Diverse working style solutions

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in real estate investment research, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, develop, and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on real estate funds.
• Support the team in preparing due diligence reports and client materials.
• Monitor fund performance and help maintain internal databases.
• Liaise with fund managers and internal teams to gather necessary information.
• Contribute to broader private markets projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Job description

Analyst – Real Assets Research Team

Are you ready to build your expertise in real assets by working with leading clients and industry professionals? Do you have a passion for research, analysis, and making an impact in real estate investments? Join Aon’s Real Assets Research Team and take the next step in your career!

As an Analyst within Aon’s Real Assets Research Team, you will provide essential support in researching and analysing real estate funds, monitoring investments, and assisting with client deliverables. You will work as part of a collaborative team, gaining exposure to private markets research and advisory work, with opportunities to contribute across infrastructure and private equity.

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

On a typical day, you will work closely with experienced colleagues to gather and analyse data on real estate funds, prepare materials for client meetings, and help monitor ongoing investments. You’ll have the chance to interact with fund managers, contribute to team discussions, and support a variety of projects across private markets—ensuring your work is both dynamic and rewarding.

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on real estate funds and managers.
• Support the team in preparing due diligence reports and client materials.
• Monitor fund performance and help maintain internal databases and records.
• Liaise with fund managers, internal teams, and occasionally clients to gather necessary information.
• Contribute to broader private markets projects as required.

How this opportunity is different

As an Analyst at Aon, you’ll launch your career at one of the world’s largest and most respected investment consulting firms. Our diverse client base—including pension schemes, charities, endowments, insurance companies, wealth platforms, and asset managers—means you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of investment challenges and solutions. With $4.5 trillion in assets under advisement and more than 1,700 clients worldwide, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry-leading professionals and work alongside market-leading investment managers. You’ll be supported in developing your skills through hands-on experience with complex, high-profile projects, and encouraged to grow your expertise across a broad spectrum of investment strategies. At Aon, your development is a priority, and you’ll find clear pathways to progress your career within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 2–3 years of experience in real estate investment research, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, develop, and engage with clients within a collaborative team environment.

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. We offer two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year to focus on yourself. We provide diverse 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. 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, 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]