Project Manager – Risk & Insurance Advisory, M&A Team

Aon; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global risk management firm in Milan seeks a Project Manager for its Risk & Insurance Advisory team. This role focuses on managing insurance due diligence processes in M&A transactions and supporting client engagements. Ideal candidates have experience in the insurance brokerage industry, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. Opportunities for specialization and international mobility are available, making this a fantastic position for early-career professionals.

Servizi

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible work arrangements

Competenze

• Previous experience in insurance and insurance brokerage industry would be a plus.
• Collaborative mindset and teamplay attitude.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Manage risk and insurance due diligence processes.
• Develop commercial relationships with investment funds.
• Assist in the placement of insurance programmes after transactions.

Conoscenze

Client-focused mentality

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Formazione

Experience in insurance brokerage

Descrizione del lavoro

Project Manager – Risk & Insurance Advisory, M&A Team

Are you genuinely passionate about the world of risk and insurance? If you are someone who thrives in the fascinating world of risk management and insurance brokerage industry, we want to hear from you! Our dynamic team is on the lookout for an individual who lives and breathes risk and insurance.

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 organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Responsibility for the project management of risk and insurance due diligence process, amongst others client assessment, report writing, data room review, Q&A sessions, and advisory on risk and insurance related issues. Focus on providing insurance-related services to corporates, leading financial sponsors (including investors in Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate asset classes), and portfolio companies in M&A transactions and during their life cycle.

Reporting to the Head of Risk & Insurance Advisory Italy, key focus areas of the role include:

1) Support in the carrying out of the Insurance Due Diligence process from beginning to end

• Conduct project management work with short deadlines and strictly confidential information
• Generate and supervise RFP responses and high-quality and timely client results.
• Interact with the broader team in EMEA/UK and internationally (incl. the US), including brokers, coverage/exposure experts, originators and client service teams as well as insurers
• Preparation of the Due Diligence report, including i) the review of the transaction information provided by the client (generally in virtual data rooms), ii) the analysis of the Target’s risk exposures and mitigants (risk profile, insurance programmes, claims performance and contract risks (when required) and iii) the design of the new insurance programme when required by the transaction
• Interaction with the different advisers of a transaction such as Investment Banks, M&A Boutiques, Law Firms, Financial Advisors, and Lenders.

2) Contributing to the development of commercial relationships with investment funds and corporate

detecting opportunities for cross-selling of other Aon products, services and / or solutions including cyber security and climate due diligence and work in conjunction with the cyber and climate M&A teams to position these additional workstreams.

3) Assisting in the placement of insurance programmes after the closing of the transaction

together with broking teams effectively converting due diligence projects into ongoing client engagements and revenue.

How this opportunity is different

Aon is currently recruiting a Project Manager to join our Risk & Insurance Advisory Practice, which sits within Aon’s M&A and Transaction Solutions business.

As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative, and entrepreneurial team. You will relate with clients and prospects from a strong M&A professional network in the domestic and international market. As you become proficient in the role there will be opportunities to specialize in specific sectors (e.g. infrastructure), develop your own clients and collaborate more closely with other specialisms with the EMEA M&A practice. International mobility and overseas secondments e.g. in London are also possible.

This is a phenomenal early career opportunity for a junior insurance professional to transition to M&A Advisory or a university leaver looking to start their insurance their career in the risk management sector. The skills you develop on the job will set you up for an accelerated insurance and risk career where you ensure outstanding service, develop clients early in your career and build recurring revenue.

Key skills and qualifications will ideally include the following

• Previous experience in insurance and insurance brokerage industry would be a plus
• Collaborative mindset and teamplay attitude / solid communication skills for client interaction and report writing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time in a fast-growing environment
• Client-focused and results-driven mentality.
• Italian mother tongue
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Integrity and discretion with sensitive data

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive 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, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

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.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.