UK Investment Partner - Sustainable Investment

This role offers the opportunity to take on expanded responsibility across client leadership, Responsible Investment (RI) capability, and business development, contributing directly to Aon’s client outcomes and growth ambitions. Acting as as Lead Advisor or Alternate Advisor for a portfolio of clients of varying size and complexity, you will support strong client relationships and deliver high‑quality, insight‑led advice.

 

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

 

Lead/Alternate Advisor to a portfolio of clients:

Advising clients on investment strategy and implementation, including fund manager selectionLeading relationships with a diverse client base, with accountability for developing those relationships, for example through introducing additional servicesTaking overall responsibility for quality of technical work delivered to clientsHelping to further build the investment expertise within the wider team, through training and mentoring of more junior colleagues as necessaryMeasured through revenue growth, Client Net Promoter Score/feedback, client retention rate, SCR completion rate & feedback

 

New Business Development

Focus on growth and securing new business, including leading pitches for large delegated opportunitiesFocus on prospecting and relationship development with key influencers such as professional trustees and third-party evaluatorsMeasured through new mandates and revenue growth

Responsible Investment Lead

Working with IMR/PMs/AISC/other specialist team to develop advice and solutions in RISupporting colleagues to provide advice in RI to clientsOperating as expert in RI to internal and external clients and prospectsLeading marketing strategy in relation to RIMeasured through revenue growth in RI and feedback from colleagues and clients on quality of advice

Skills and experience that will lead to success

 

Client/Market Knowledge

Has a good knowledge of client needs and business driversManages/supports client relationshipsSeeks feedback from clients to inform future approachesCan articulate key business issues and client governance requirementsHas good understanding of investment markets and solutions as they relate to client needs

Relationship Management

Strong relationship skillsBuilds trust in Aon and our services and clientsBuilds strong relationships which enable them to challenge and provide advice to the client

Aon Knowledge

 

Displays a broad understanding of Aon’s products and can bring the best of Aon to clients.

 

Other skills/Attributes

Leads and inspires others and displays coaching and mentoring skillsAble to work as part of a multi-functional teamStrong questioning and listening skills

Developing Self

 

Takes responsibility for own developmentMaintains an up to date development plan and actively works towards completing itMakes time for personal development and shares learning with othersSeeks feedback from peers and others regularly

Developing Others

Repeatedly demonstrates the ability to manage and lead direct reports and receives positive feedback on management style (if relevant)Informally or formally coaches’ others to encourage their developmentProvides opportunities for team members that increase their development

Performance and Talent Management

 

Supports performance management activities – sets objectives and performance measures for direct reportsCompletes performance management reviews in a timely mannerParticipates in wider resource planning activities including recruitment and retention of talentProvides timely feedback and addresses both strong and poor performanceEnsures appropriate succession and development plans are in place

Teamwork

 

Encourages team-workBuilds trust across the teams they interact withEncourages knowledge sharing across the team

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 [email protected]

 

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