M&A Due Diligence - Human Capital - Health Benefits

About the position Aon is seeking a Human Capital Consultant in NYC - M&A Due Diligence We are currently looking to hire a Human Capital Consultant for our New York Mergers & Acquisitions insurance diligence team. As part of an industry-leading team, you will advise our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our M&A and Transaction Solutions business group. 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. Responsibilities • Lead human capital due diligence projects • Work directly with private equity or corporate clients as well as their other outside advisors which typically include accounting, legal and environmental experts • Coordinate with internal resources to develop findings with including international, pension, and executive compensation experts, Reps and Warranties brokers, originators and other M&A team members • Manage and execute client deliverables including interim email updates, phone conversations and a final report • Analyze and provide technical input and benchmarking on health & welfare, retirement, employment agreements, broad-based compensation, and equity plans and human capital sections of the draft purchase agreement • Collaborate with originators in establishing new client relationships and expanding existing ones. Assist assigned Health Solutions team members with converting due diligence targets to ongoing clients, and helping to develop other opportunities • Provide ongoing relationship management oversight to private equity clients • Prepare proposals and make presentations to clients • Be viewed as a thought leader (creative thinking and innovation); proven credibility (knowledge/ trust) both externally and internally • Write due diligence reports, white papers, presentations, newsletters, etc. • Communicate and capture the value that Aon brings even to the most challenging situations Requirements • Human capital technical proficiency. Broad knowledge of health & welfare, defined contribution retirement and executive compensation. Knowledge of defined benefit and multi-employer pension, retiree medical, and international benefits a plus • Project management – coordinate activities and information flow from a group of people within specified time frames • Financial – proficiency in reviewing financial statements and accounting in relation to insurance costs • Life, Accident & Health License or willingness to obtain • Ability to work on multiple projects at one time • Ability to work independently and/or in working groups to complete projects • Experience in collaborating and training fellow project managers • Strategic and analytical skills – attention to detail while also being able to draw connections in order to provide overall conclusions • Communication (written and verbal) – ability to communicate well and at the appropriate level with a wide range of individuals • Ability to perform under stress / tight time frames • Ability to develop relationships / build confidence of others (both internally and externally) based upon work performed • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills • Results oriented – focus on conversion opportunities (including full and partial) • Proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point Nice-to-haves • 5 or more years of human capital due diligence experience • 7 or more years of experience working as a human capital or health & welfare consultant, corporate benefits manager, or underwriter Benefits • Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. Apply tot his job

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