Equity Services Director

Aon Hewitt; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for their Equity Services team to deliver high-quality solutions for clients. This role involves leading client engagements, conducting sophisticated research, and generating innovative client solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in equity compensation and a proven ability to manage relationships effectively. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values your wellbeing and encourages professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization committed to excellence.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience, including 6 years in consulting.
• Proven track record in client engagements and equity compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and manage project deliverables.
• Promote brand awareness and contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Equity Compensation Strategy

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA

JD

MBA

CEP Designation

Job description

Aon is Hiring a Director – Talent Solutions, Equity Services - Virtual

Aon Equity Services is the country’s leading full-service provider of consulting services related to equity-based compensation – providing plan design, valuation, tax & financial accounting, performance monitoring & tracking, employee education and communication, and global equity plan compliance to hundreds of publicly traded companies each year. Due to the continued growth of our practice, we are seeking to expand our Equity Services team.

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.

Your impact as a Director, Equity Services

As an Equity Services Director, you will work as part of a team to deliver high quality, effective solutions for our clients. You will be responsible for being present in the industry, leading client engagements, along with comprehensive data gathering and analysis, conducting sophisticated research, and crafting client deliverables.

What the day will look like

• Leverage personal/professional relationships to generate business and revenue
• Promote brand awareness by contributing to thought leadership and presenting at industry events highlighting the equity compensation expertise of Aon’s team
• Lead large client engagements, including clarifying team goals, assigning responsibilities, sharing information, mentoring team members, managing financials, and supervising progress
• Work within a team to complete projects, analyses, and meet the needs of clients
• Interface and deliver or co-deliver presentations to clients
• Manage the deliverable schedules of multiple projects to ensure timely completion
• Attend industry training and networking events as well as pursuing applicable industry designations
• Contribute to the development of innovative client solutions, including new plan design or implementation approaches across multiple client engagements

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

The ideal candidate for the Director position will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight years of professional experience, including at least six years in a consulting capacity. CPA, JD, MBA and/or CEP designations are desirable. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering successful client engagements along with the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional client relationship management abilities
• Proven track record of success in a commercial capacity
• Enhanced knowledge of equity compensation strategy, design, and implementation issues, including the valuation and accounting under ASC Topic 718 or IFRS 2, taxation and other technical components of employee equity
• Well-rounded understanding of executive compensation (e.g., long-term incentives, SERPs, deferred compensation, employment/CIC agreements, etc.)
• Outstanding analytical skills, with a knack for synthesizing complex data to generate actionable insights and solve multifaceted problems
• Proficiency in both independent work and collaborative environments to introduce innovative services for internal stakeholders and clients alike
• Strong business acumen, with an established capacity to align clients’ strategic goals with executive compensation frameworks
• Influential leadership skills, capable of engaging with senior management and fostering collaboration across all organizational levels
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, facilitating effective interaction with diverse audiences
• Ability to collaborate well with colleagues in other offices in a fast-paced, virtual, team environment

If you are a results-driven professional looking to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

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.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $160,000 - $180,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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.