UK Investment Senior Consultant

Aon Corporation; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant for their Real Assets Research Team in London. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in real estate investment research and involves conducting analyses, supporting client advisory work, and collaborating on various projects. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working styles

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in real estate investment research, consulting, or a related field.
• Ability to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and present complex data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed due diligence and analysis of real estate funds.
• Monitor fund performance and assist in preparing client reports.
• Support client advisory work including portfolio reviews.

Skills

Real estate investment research

Client engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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Senior Consultant - Real Assets Research Team

Do you enjoy collaborating with clients, industry experts, and fund managers to deliver innovative solutions? Are you passionate about real estate investment research?

As a Senior Consultant in Aon's Real Assets Research Team, you will play a key role in conducting in-depth research and analysis on real estate funds, supporting client advisory work, and contributing to the ongoing monitoring of client portfolios. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across private markets, with opportunities to participate in projects involving infrastructure and private equity as needed.

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.

What the day will look like

• Conduct detailed due diligence and analysis of real estate funds and fund managers.
• Monitor fund performance and assist in preparing client reports and recommendations.
• Support client advisory work, including portfolio reviews and manager selection exercises.
• Liaise with fund managers and internal stakeholders to gather, interpret, and communicate information.
• Contribute to business development activities and support the preparation of pitch materials.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across private markets and other Aon teams.

How this opportunity is different

As a Senior Consultant 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

• 5-10 years of experience in real estate investment research, consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A client-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.

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]