Aon

Senior Risk Consultant

Aon • $100K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
  • Additional qualifications like CRM, CIP, or CFA are a plus.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with business continuity management best practices.
  • Proven success in business development or account management in risk-related services.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strategic problem solver with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

  • Identify customer needs and propose proactive solutions.
  • Manage project implementation and conduct client interviews.
  • Execute ERM and BCM tasks, including risk assessments and business impact analyses.
  • Develop risk frameworks, policies, and guidelines for clients.
  • Support quantification of key risks as needed.
  • Pursue new business opportunities in the ERM and BCM sectors.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and seek upsell opportunities.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends and growth areas.
  • Collaborate on proposals and presentations to showcase value.
  • Represent Aon at industry events to enhance visibility.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Encouragement of a diverse workforce.
  • Agile and inclusive work environment for better work/life balance.
  • Two 'Global Wellbeing Days' each year for personal focus.
  • Flexible working style solutions under 'Smart Working'.
  • Continuous learning culture to support professional growth.
Full Job Description
Are you, as an expert in risk management, looking for an exciting working environment and interesting clients and assignments? Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC) is a leading group that focuses on strengthening the risk and resilience of clients.

AGRC consists of an enthusiastic team of professionals, with plenty of room for innovation and development. Our clients include organizations of all size, from various sectors. Knowing and understanding risks and managing these risks under ever-changing circumstances are central. AGRC's professionals have very broad knowledge and experience in the field of risk management and work in Canada from various offices. Although Aon has several locations across the country, it is expected that the successful candidate may also work from home in a hybrid style role. There is an open culture, where development, cooperation, and sharing of knowledge are important.

What the day will look like

As a Senior Risk Consultant, you actively contribute to the execution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) consultancy assignments with clients. You may act as both a project team member, executing project tasks as required and as a project leader, responsible for the quality of the (sub) assignments and the completion of project activities within the budget and schedule. In addition, we expect you to make an active contribution to the continuous improvement and innovation of our services.
  • Actively identify customer needs, create concepts, identify delays in a timely manner and proactively propose solutions.
  • Involved in project management, project implementation, conducting interviews, giving presentations, and facilitating workshops.
  • Execute tasks related to ERM and BCM engagements, including but not limited to, drafting governance documentation, risk assessments (identify, assess, prioritize, respond, monitor, report), risk appetite, tolerance, and key risk indicator (KRI) development, business impact analyses (BIA), recovery strategy development, business continuity planning, etc.
  • Develop and implement risk and resilience frameworks, policies, standards, and guidelines, reporting on and monitoring of client's strategic and operational risks.
  • Support and advance the thinking on the quantification of key risks, as required.
  • Develop and implement strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities within the ERM and BCM market segment.
  • Support the maintenance of a robust sales pipeline, track sales activity, and report on progress towards revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking opportunities to upsell additional services and solutions.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and potential areas for growth within the risk and resilience landscape.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches that effectively communicate our value proposition and differentiate us from competitors.
  • Represent Aon at industry conferences, networking events, and trade shows to showcase our risk consulting expertise and expand our professional network. Build relationships with key stakeholders and influencers to improve our visibility and reputation within the market.

How this opportunity is different

Risk Consulting involves the methodical identification, evaluation, and mitigation of various risk factors to improve an organization's risk and resilience, in support of organizational objectives. Risk Consultants interact with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, insurance engineers, brokers, and account executives on risk matters.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We are looking for an enthusiastic and eager to learn colleague with several years of work experience and a passion for the ERM and BCM consultancy profession. Knowledge in the field of Risk Management, Business Continuity Management and/or Crisis Management is an advantage, but genuine interest and eagerness to learn are just as important.
  • A completed university education; bachelor's degree in business administration or commerce, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
  • Additional qualifications, such as CRM, CIP, FCIP, CBCI, CFA, etc. are considered an asset.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., COSO, ISO).
  • Strong understanding of business continuity management principles, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., ISO, BCI).
  • Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management, with a focus on enterprise risk management, business continuity management, and/or related services.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strategic problem solver with the ability to identify opportunities, anticipate market trends, and develop actionable plans to drive business growth.
  • Team-oriented with a sense of responsibility.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant business tools.

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.

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About Aon

Aon plc is a leading global professional services firm that provides a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in London, England. Aon operates in more than 120 countries and has a team of over 50,000 employees. The company's services include risk management, insurance brokerage, reinsurance brokerage, human capital consulting, and retirement solutions. Aon is committed to helping clients manage risk and achieve their goals, and is known for its innovative solutions and industry expertise. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AON.
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50,000 employees
Market Cap
$62.1 billion
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Net Income
$1.9 billion
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$11 billion
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