Investment Consultant Analyst, Private Markets

Aon is looking for an Investment Consultant Analyst, Private Markets in Chicago, IL

We are a leading global investment consulting firm with the primary investment consulting office in Chicago, IL. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a career-oriented individual with strong analytical skills. The work environment is highly professional and fast-paced. We offer a challenging career path and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with research and recommendations for private equity and other private markets investment opportunities.
• As part of the underwriting team, assist and perform due diligence on potential investments, which includes modeling, valuation analysis and document preparation.
• Monitor existing investments for performance and strategic deviations and report out to the PE research team.
• Provide proactive and creative support to RMs and clients. Apply good judgment and appropriate follow-through with RMs, investment managers, trustees and clients.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership of client and research-related work.
• Exhibit outstanding knowledge of finance and investment theory and practice and the ability to apply this knowledge to client and practice/research area work.
• Manage and deliver loosely defined and complex practice/research area work and client projects with some supervision.
• Assist RM's in making presentations to and dealing directly with clients.
• Assist in the completion of RFP's and presentations for business development opportunities with prospective clients.
• Contribute to the success of a practice/research area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business related major.
• CFA or on CFA path is preferred.
• 2+ years of work experience, within a financial/investment environment and/or working for institutional investors.
• An understanding of investment concepts, specifically Private Equity and the financial markets.
• Prefer some knowledge of the Private Equity industry.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently on a variety of projects, receive instructions from several people and meet project deadlines.
• Team player who can work with a variety of individuals.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with PCs and Microsoft Office products.

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 histories 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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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 $69,000 to $92,000 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. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different 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 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. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with Company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; 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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