Project Director

Aon PLC.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Project Director for Human Capital Transaction Advisory Services. This role involves leading M&A advisory projects, collaborating with top advisers, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in M&A transactions and a solid background in Human Capital and Employee Benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years in M&A transactions, HR due diligence, or integration.
• Proven global expertise in Human Capital and employee benefits.
• Strong communication and strategic advising capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Human Capital due diligence advisory projects.
• Drive project management engagement and build client relationships.
• Facilitate post-close implementation opportunities.

Skills

M&A transactions

HR due diligence

Employee Benefits

Communication skills

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

Project Director - Human Capital Transaction Advisory Services Are you a seasoned Human Capital professional with complementary expertise gained in large-scale, M&A due diligence? Are you keen to join and play a pivotal role within a prominent, specialist practice where you'll take the lead on a variety of projects and advisory services in the pre-acquisition and post-deal M&A environments?

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from 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.

What the day will look like

• Leading Human Capital due diligence advisory projects for private equity and corporate clients in support of their M&A processes.
• Driving project management engagement.
• Collaborating closely with clients and other top tier advisers.
• Coordinating internal Aon expertise, resources and solutions across various practices and geographies and building an internal network.
• Figuring out opportunities for cross-selling other Aon products, services, and solutions.
• Facilitating post-close implementation opportunities in our wider business.
• Building and encouraging client relationships.

How this opportunity is different

We asked some leaders in AMATS, "How this opportunity is different?" and here are their responses! "Our growing EMEA AMATS Human Capital team combines a wealth of profiles and backgrounds such as: Legal; Consultancy; Human Resources; Benefits; Pensions and Project Management.

Our EMEA team is based across the region and leverages the wider Human Capital experts to design solutions for our clients at every stage of their M&A activity and beyond into integration and optimisation.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 5+ years' robust experience in M&A transactions, HR due diligence; M&A integration and harmonisation either in-house or in consultancy is essential
• Proven Human Capital and Employee Benefits expertise globally with a particular focus in the UK and EMEA such as consulting and/or in-house experience in retirement, health and other benefits, total rewards, employee experience and/or human resources.
• Combining attention to detail with capability of thinking and advising at a strategic level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable in leading discussions with clients and senior leaders
• Relevant qualifications in HR; C&B; Pensions/Actuary; etc is desirable
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and its articulation written/verbal

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.

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.