Bring your leadership traits and M&A experience to this corporate advisory team Join a team which is regarded as the best in their industry Use your client management expertise to manage and develop relationships Melbourne or Sydney based role Client Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Aon Mergers & Acquisitions and Transaction Solutions practice specialises in the provision of Insurance and Risk Advisory Services to the Merger and Acquisition community including Private Equity, Fund Managers, Investment Banks, Financiers, Law Firms, Large Private and top ASX listed businesses and Developers involved in major development projects. We are looking for a highly motivated leader who has been working in the legal, corporate or insurance industries with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (in particular with experience in/exposure to warranty & indemnity insurance). Working with a high-performing and growing team of M&A professionals, you will be responsible for relationships at a senior level with clients and advisers, including private equity and venture capital firms, corporations, law firms, investment banks and financial advisors. 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 organisation, 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 You’ll be accountable for providing the highest level of service and professionalism in this varied and hands-on role, which will find you consulting to clients and providing M&A insurance advice to clients and prospects, arrange and place optimal insurance programmes. You will also be involved in maintaining and developing relationships with key new business sources including PE, VC and corporate clients, as well as advisers to these clients. Other key responsibilities include: Working with a team of approx. 10 people comprising Client Directors, Client Executives and graduates, providing them with coaching, training, support and career development to maximise their impact Providing advice to clients around the process and optimal structure of transferring their transactional liability risk through transaction liability insurance Managing client and advisor relationships at the C-suite level Driving and executing against Aon’s go to market strategy and sales methodology Pro-actively establishing new relationships to develop opportunities as well as identifying and bringing on-line new projects within the current client portfolio Building/ maintaining a network of relationships within the insurance market, and liaising with underwriters and internal stakeholder to deliver optimised go-to-market strategies Drafting, proof-reading and producing high quality reports Achieve financial targets, new business sales and cross sell from within the Aon client base Engage in product innovation, both in respect to refinement of existing products as well as creation of new M&A insurance products to bring to the market Regularly engaging with Aon senior leadership in respect of strategy and execution. How this opportunity is different As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself. You will be mentored by Aon’s M&A Transaction Solutions National Practice Leader, an experienced leader in the M&A market who will ensure you transition successfully into Aon and the insurance industry. The M&A Transactional Solutions team pride themselves on being market-leaders, committed to providing a gold-class standard of service to its clients, and you will be utilising your experience and knowledge to contribute to the strategic direction of the division. Skills and experience that will lead to success Ideally a law degree combined with a legal/commerce/insurance background with a substantial focus on M&A Experience in M&A insurance would be helpful but not required Exceptional client management capabilities, which includes attracting, retaining and growing clients A keen entrepreneurial spirit and flare for business development Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities including in respect of providing detailed advice and drafting of documentation Highly self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and accountability for development and execution of projects and relationships Proven leadership skills to drive performance across the team’s technical, relationship management and business development skill-sets. 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 recognise 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. 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. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #insurancecareers #broking #m&a #transactionsolutions #LI-NL1 #LI-Hybrid 2558216