Regional Executive Compensation Leader APAC, Talent Solutions

Aon Life; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon Life in Singapore seeks a Regional Executive Compensation Leader APAC, Talent Solutions who 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.

You will couple Aon’s proprietary data with global IP to deliver differentiated client solutions, travel across APAC, and lead a consulting bench while personally delivering top-tier board

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years experience in executive compensation consulting or senior governance roles.
• Experience advising Boards/RemCo on compensation and governance in APAC.
• Strong benchmarking, pay-for-performance analytics and disclosure knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy to build the Executive Compensation Advisory Practice across APAC.
• Position Aon as a trusted Board/RemCo advisor on pay, incentives and governance.
• Build brand through thought leadership, market commentary and executive roundtables.
• Originate, lead and deliver executive compensation engagements for listed companies and financial institutions in APAC.
• Combine proprietary data with global IP to create differentiated client solutions.
• Operate as a player-coach, leading top-tier work while developing the bench.

Skills

Executive compensation

Board advisory

APAC experience

Benchmarking & analytics

Sales & pricing

Communication & influence

Travel willingness

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.