Regional Executive Compensation Leader APAC, Talent Solutions

Aon plc; Shenton Way; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in Singapore seeks a Regional Executive Compensation Leader APAC, Talent Solutions to establish and scale a high‑value board advisory business across Asia Pacific. You will advise Boards and RemCo on executive pay, incentives and governance, and lead a data‑driven advisory practice across APAC.

With 12+ years in executive compensation consulting, you will shape strategy, originate engagements, and build Aon’s brand through thought leadership and executive roundtables while traveling

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years’ experience in executive compensation consulting and Board/RemCo advisory (or equivalent senior governance/rewards role).
• Proven track record advising Boards and C‑suite on executive pay, incentives and governance in APAC.
• Strong expertise in benchmarking, STI/LTI design, pay-for-performance analytics, disclosure and investor/proxy expectations.
• Commercial discipline around sales, pricing and margins, with evidence of growing a book of business.
• Strong Board-room presence, communication and influencing skills; high integrity and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy to build Aon’s Executive Compensation Advisory Practice across APAC.
• Position Aon as a trusted Board and Remuneration Committee advisor on executive pay, incentives and governance.
• Build Aon’s brand presence through thought leadership, market commentary, Board briefings and executive roundtables.
• Originate, lead and deliver executive compensation engagements for listed companies, financial institutions, high-growth firms and family-controlled businesses across APAC.
• Combine Aon’s proprietary data with global executive compensation IP and methodologies to create differentiated client solutions.
• Operate as a “player-coach”: personally leading top-tier Board advisory work while developing a consulting bench and capability behind the practice.

Skills

Executive compensation

Board advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Regional Executive Compensation Leader APAC, Talent Solutions

The APAC Executive Compensation Practice Leader will establish and scale Aon’s Executive Compensation Advisory Practice across Asia Pacific. The role focuses on advising Boards, Remuneration Committees, CEOs and CHROs on executive pay, incentives and governance, and scaling a high‑value, data‑driven Board advisory business in an underserved APAC market.

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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Define and execute the strategy to build Aon’s Executive Compensation Advisory Practice across APAC.
• Position Aon as a trusted Board and Remuneration Committee advisor on executive pay, incentives and governance.
• Build Aon’s brand presence through thought leadership, market commentary, Board briefings and executive roundtables.
• Originate, lead and deliver executive compensation engagements for listed companies, financial institutions, high‑growth firms and family‑controlled businesses across APAC.
• Combine Aon’s proprietary data (Radford, McLagan) with global executive compensation IP and methodologies to create compelling, differentiated client solutions.
• Operate as a “player‑coach”: personally leading top‑tier Board advisory work while developing a consulting bench and capability behind the practice.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Typically 12+ years’ experience in executive compensation consulting and Board/RemCo advisory (or equivalent senior governance/rewards role).
• Proven track record advising Boards and C‑suite on executive pay, incentives and governance in APAC.
• Strong expertise in benchmarking, STI/LTI design, pay‑for‑performance analytics, disclosure and investor/proxy expectations.
• Commercial discipline around sales, pricing and margins, with evidence of growing a book of business.
• Strong Board‑room presence, communication and influencing skills; high integrity and sound judgement.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant professional qualifications preferred.
• Willingness to travel across APAC as needed.