Senior Associate - Tax Insurance

Aon PLC.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Associate for Transaction Solutions in London. Responsibilities include supporting tax risk structuring, leading broking placements, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have M&A tax experience, preferably in a Big 4 or legal firm, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers hybrid working and development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A tax, preferably in Big 4 or legal firm.
• Exposure to transactional tax matters and compliance.
• Demonstrated curiosity in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Support structuring and placement of tax risks.
• Lead delivery of broking placements and engage clients.
• Manage relationships and assist with proposals.

Skills

Manager-level in M&A tax

Strong understanding of tax principles

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Tax - Senior Associate - Transaction Solutions - London, UK. Do you have M&A or international tax experience and are you looking for a more commercial and dynamic opportunity within the rapidly growing tax insurance market and within Aon's market-leading tax insurance team? Based in our flagship London office, this role comes with hybrid working practices. 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: in this wide and varied role your responsibilities will include the following.

Responsibilities

• Support the structuring and placement of sophisticated tax risks in the insurance market to remove barriers to M&A deals (or it might involve risk transfer in a non-transaction context).
• Lead day to day delivery of broking placements - including client and insurer engagement, preparation of insurer submissions, drafting of client reports, project managing the underwriting process, and handling policy binding.
• Supervise post-transaction handling of invoicing and collating post-deal marketing collateral.
• Manage collaborator relationships (with client and adviser relationships being key to business generation).
• Boost understanding of the broader AMATS capabilities to effectively connect with collaborators.
• Assist with proposals/pitches and developing the team's pipeline.

How this opportunity is different

Join a dynamic team working on a diverse range of UK and international transactions—from multi-billion pound deals to sub-£50m opportunities. As an Associate, you'll gain exposure to high-impact projects including buy/sell-side, carve-outs, and distressed M&A. With clear paths for progression within Transaction Solutions and the wider AMATS division, plus global career opportunities across Aon, this is a launchpad for ambitious talent ready to grow fast.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Manager-level in M&A tax, preferably in Big 4 or legal firm, specialising in international tax.
• Strong understanding of tax principles, compliance, and regulations, with exposure to transactional tax matters.
• Experience in a Transfer Pricing team with a broader tax background is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability and desire to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated curiosity about business development activities and client presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex tax issues effectively.

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, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions and a continuous learning culture to help you learn, share and grow, achieving 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. 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].

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