Associate Director

AON; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global wellbeing days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aon’s Auckland team is seeking an Associate Director – Professional Risks to provide senior leadership across a portfolio of financial lines clients. You will shape client risk and insurance strategies, lead renewals and insurer negotiations, and coordinate the wider Aon team to deliver integrated solutions across D&O, PI/E&O, cyber, crime and broader management liability.

You will drive growth by identifying new opportunities, leading client pitches, and collaborating with cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Client management across a large, complex portfolio.
• Strong financial lines knowledge: D&O, PI/E&O and cyber.
• Experience developing and executing client risk and insurance strategies.
• Renewal strategy, program design and insurer placement.
• Track record of identifying and converting new business.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Oversee service delivery and support complex claims.
• First‑class communication and engagement with senior stakeholders and C‑suite.
• Proactive sales mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Analytical, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Corporate written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary senior contact for key client accounts.
• Shape client risk and insurance strategies.
• Lead renewals and insurer negotiations.
• Coordinate wider Aon team to deliver D&O, PI/E&O, cyber and broader solutions.
• Identify and convert new business within Professional Risks.
• Lead client pitches and go‑to‑market strategies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design tailored solutions.

Skills

Client management

Financial lines knowledge

Risk & insurance strategies

Renewals & insurer placement

New business development

Stakeholder coordination

Service delivery / claims support

Communication & presentation

Sales mindset

Analytical / negotiation / problem‑sol

Written & verbal communication

Education

NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – General Insurance

Job description

The Opportunity

Aon’s Auckland team is looking for an Associate Director – Professional Risks to provide senior leadership across a portfolio of financial lines clients.

As an Associate Director within our Professional Risks division, you will be the primary senior contact for a portfolio of key accounts. You will shape client risk and insurance strategies, lead renewals and insurer negotiations, and coordinate the wider Aon team to deliver integrated solutions across Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O), Professional Indemnity/Errors & Omissions (PI/E&O), cyber, crime and broader management liability.

You will also play a key role in driving growth by identifying and converting new and expanded business opportunities within the Professional Risks portfolio. This includes leading elements of client pitches, developing go‑to‑market strategies and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design and present tailored solutions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical capability in financial lines along with a proven track record in client leadership and business development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated client management experience across a large, complex portfolio
• Strong financial lines product knowledge, including D&O, PI/E&O and cyber (exposure to power/energy risks advantageous)
• Experience developing and executing client risk and insurance strategies
• Experience leading renewal strategy, program design and placement, including negotiations with local and international insurers
• A track record of identifying and converting new business and expanded business opportunities
• Experience coordinating internal stakeholders (e.g. broking, claims, analytics, global colleagues) to deliver integrated client solutions
• The ability to oversee service delivery, resolve issues and support complex claims
• First‑class communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and C‑suite clients
• A proactive sales mentality and keen entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Corporate written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements: You will also be required to hold the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – General Insurance (or equivalent), or be prepared to obtain the requisite professional qualification within required timeframes.

Aon Culture & Benefits

At Aon, we understand the importance of flexible work practices to allow our colleagues to be their very best. We embrace a hybrid working culture where most colleagues work flexibly – in the office, at home and from other remote locations. Flexibility goes beyond just the place of work, and we are all for it.

In New Zealand, Aon has approximately 1,000 employees, and globally we have around 50,000 colleagues working across 120 countries. This scale allows us to build the best teams and gather the best thinking from around the world, while delivering quality solutions and service locally.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that places added focus on personal and professional wellbeing and work‑life balance. For example, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing” days per year to allow time for personal wellness pursuits.

Aon is an equal opportunity employer that values an innovative and diverse workplace where all colleagues can be their authentic selves. We support continuous learning and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong.

If you require reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].