Analyst - Ratings Advisory

Aon’s Capital Advisory group is seeking to hire a Ratings Analyst – Aon Reinsurance Solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Analyst in our Ratings Advisory team. Primary office locations include Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, Northern New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Remote workstyle is an option but depends on candidate qualifications.

About Aon Capital Advisory:

Aon’s Capital Advisory group is a firm-wide joint venture that combines expertise across various Aon disciplines, including Ratings Advisory, Corporate Finance, Analytics and Reinsurance Solutions. The goal of the Capital Advisory group is to provide objective and tailored holistic advice on the capital supporting clients’ business and how it can be optimized and be most efficiently utilized. The Ratings Advisory team provides customized support to clients for all their rating agency needs, including capital modeling, profitability analysis, peer benchmarking, and strategic positioning for the most optimal rating outcome.

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.

What the day will look like

The role is client facing and the colleague will interact with both internal Aon Reinsurance client teams as well as clients directly. The role will be focused on Rating Advisory support, where the colleague will be responsible for advising reinsurance clients through rating agency criteria and capital management strategies. Primary responsibilities include supporting client relationships, applying credit rating agency criteria, evaluating the impact of reinsurance and other capital solutions on a client’s financial statements and credit rating, and developing thought leadership research on behalf of clients. Colleague will be expected to work alongside other Capital Advisory functions, at times, such as Corporate Finance (M&A Advisory) and ReSolutions (Structured Reinsurance team), with the goal of growing client relationships.

How this opportunity is different

The individual will work in a team environment on a variety of tasks, including:

• Rating Agency Capital Modeling and Analysis – provide analytics and rating advisory support using rating agency capital models and company’s financial statements and forecasts
• Synthesize Information and Make Recommendations – research and analyze data and client financials through the lens of rating agency criteria; proactively identifying alternative ideas and solutions to meet client goals
• Support Rating Agency and Board-level objectives –assist in creating presentations and recommendations by applying knowledge of rating agency methodologies
• Support Client Relationships – build internal relationships within Aon and become a direct point of contact for Aon clients
• Industry Research – track (re)insurance industry trends and translate that information into insights that aid client recommendations
• Special Projects – participate in special projects and Thought Leadership content to further Aon’s market presence
• Work Across Capital Advisory Teams – provide support and collaborate with other capital advisory functions, including structured reinsurance solutions, corporate finance/investment banking, and capital markets transactions

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 2+ years of insurance industry experience
• Ability to analyze insurance company financial statements
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Experience with industry databases (S&P Global Market Intelligence/SNL and/or BestLink) are a plus
• Knowledge of insurance STAT and GAAP accounting concepts is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CPA designation or working toward
• CFA designation or working toward is a plus
• Experience with data analysis and research concepts
• Experience with rating agency and regulatory capital models is a plus
• Focused, with strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills, client management and communication capabilities
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to synthesize content from multiple sources
• Ability to perform under time pressures
• Self-directed with experience managing multiple, concurrent projects
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree ideally in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or related major

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 recognize 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, color, 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

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.

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 is $65,000 - $85,000 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 the 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 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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