Strategy and Operations Analyst, Aon North America Middle Market

Posting Description:

Are you looking to serve as a trusted strategic executioner, and can you handle critical initiatives and optimize operational efficiency? If you say yes, then apply for the Strategy and Operations Analyst position which involves planning, project management, and execution of critical initiatives!

Support Middle Market Leadership and partner with relevant colleagues to develop a relevant value and service proposition for our clients responding to the needs and opportunities identified. Possess an awareness of larger team/ department strategies and customer needs!

The role reports to the North America Middle Market & Industry Strategy & Execution Leader and collaborates with Industry, Solution Line, and Functional Leadership (i.e., Sales Enablement, Sales, Finance, Ops).

What the day will look like

The person in this position will work with Cross-Functional leadership to conduct thorough research, analysis, and scenario planning to inform key strategic decisions. In addition, they will monitor and report on project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks, and making necessary adjustments to project plans. They will work closely with the Middle Market CEO, and strategy and execution leader to support with both short-term results, and long-term strategies.

Project Management

• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, and schedule
• Establish relationships with relevant client partners, offering day-to-day contact on project status and changes
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and raise issues, as necessary, according to project work plan

Planning & Execution

• Establish strong rapport with North America Middle Market leaders and colleagues and collaborate to develop and implement the organization’s strategic priorities. Help prepare for external meetings and client events
• Monitor performance against key business objectives and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Be informed of financial performance, operational metrics, and market trends to inform and support decision-making.
• Prepare presentations, briefings, and reports for NA teams

Operational Leadership

• Assist with the operational cadence of the organization, including supporting the planning and management of leadership team meetings and cross-functional initiatives
• Collaborate with key collaborators (Sales Enablement, Finance, HR, Marketing, etc.) to ensure the effective implementation of strategic plans. Support recurring CEO updates on key information and actions and aids in the execution
• Facilitate collaboration and alignment across teams with varied strengths.
• Improve operations by recognizing areas for improvement, simplifying procedures, and incorporating standard methodologies.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Three plus years of successful experience supporting business leadership.
• Proven project management experience working with varied and multiple projects at a time.
• Data analysis and reporting expertise combined with summarizing the results to tell the story.
• Proficiency using MS Office PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Compile and prepare PowerPoint presentations including talking points.
• Proactive problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal abilities required to uphold a polished image when interacting with senior executives.
• Deep understanding of client industries, market environments, and strategic positioning. Ability to employ industry trends and match them to relevant solutions and resources.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.

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 and inclusive 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, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal history are encouraged to apply.

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 [email protected]

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $85k to 95k 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.

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.

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