UK Investment Associate Partner

AON; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment consulting firm is seeking an Associate Partner for its Real Assets Research Team in London. The role involves underwriting real estate funds, advising clients, and business development. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in real estate, strong client management skills, and the ability to collaborate in a global team. This hybrid position offers flexibility to work virtually and from the London office, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Agile working solutions

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in a relevant industry.
• Experience in underwriting and monitoring real estate funds.
• Strong advisory skills with a proven ability to build and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting for new real estate funds.
• Advise clients on portfolio construction and market trends.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities.

Skills

Understanding of European real estate market

Client relationship management

Business development

Team collaboration

Job description

Associate Partner – Real Assets Research Team

Aon is seeking an Associate Partner to join our European Real Assets Research Team, based in London. Our global manager research team comprises over 50 specialists, including more than 20 focused on private markets. Aon advises on over £120 billion of private markets assets globally.

As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for underwriting and monitoring investment funds, advising institutional clients on their real asset portfolios, and supporting Aon’s business development efforts. While the primary focus is on real estate, broader real asset experience is highly desirable. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues in the US and across private markets, and report to the Head of Real Assets Research UK and EMEA.

This is a hybrid role, with 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.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting for new real estate funds and contribute to setting research priorities. This includes developing innovative solutions for clients and collaborating with fund managers to introduce initiatives that differentiate Aon in the market.
• Underwrite funds across a range of styles and structures, including open-ended, closed-ended, diversified, specialist, debt, and equity strategies.
• Monitor existing fund investments and provide ongoing recommendations to clients.
• Advise clients on portfolio construction, manager selection, and market trends within real assets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, fund managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities, participate in pitches, and support the wider Aon business in winning and retaining mandates.
• Collaborate with colleagues across manager research and other business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.

How this opportunity is different

As an Associate Partner at Aon, you’ll be part of one of the world’s largest and most respected investment consulting firms. Our diverse client base spans private and public pension schemes, charities, endowments, insurance companies, wealth platforms, and asset managers—giving you the opportunity to advise a wide range of sophisticated investors. With $4.5 trillion in assets under advisement and more than 1,700 clients globally, you’ll have direct access to market-leading investment managers and the chance to work on some of the most complex and high-profile mandates in the industry. Our scale and client diversity drive us to innovate and cover a broad spectrum of investment strategies, ensuring your work remains challenging, dynamic, and impactful.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Deep understanding of the European real estate market with at least 10 years’ experience in a relevant industry.
• Experience in underwriting and monitoring real estate funds.
• Strong advisory skills with a proven ability to build and manage client relationships.
• Successful track record in business development, including winning new mandates.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a global team environment.

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, 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]