Early Careers: Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist

Early Careers: Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist (Associate Project Manager)

Looking to explore a career in Mergers & Acquisitions? Do you enjoy building relationships with clients and colleagues, gathering, and interpreting data, and driving innovation? Apply today to join Aon's Mergers and Acquisitions team!

We are currently looking to hire an Associate Project Manager into our Dallas Mergers & Acquisitions insurance diligence team. As part of an industry-leading team, you will assist with advising our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our M&A and Transaction Solutions business group.

Locatons:

Dallas, TX

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.

How this opportunity is different

These roles fall under Aon's Early Career Development program, known as Launch. Building on the development colleagues receive in the role they are hired into; the Launch program is a supplemental development program for recent college recruits to mentor and develop future leaders of the firm. This 10-month development program begins every summer and includes in-person sessions, networking opportunities, self-study and global leader calls.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We're looking for collaborators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, excellent teammates, effective communicators, relationship builders and future leaders.

We strive to recruit a diverse group of hardworking individuals who offer varying experiences, backgrounds, and strengths to ensure we can continue to offer the most innovative solutions. Additionally, we take into consideration the following:

• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Project management - coordinate activities and information flow from a group of people within specified time frames
• Strategic and analytical skills - attention to detail while also being able to draw connections in order to provide overall conclusions
• Communication (written and verbal) - ability to communicate well and at the appropriate level with a wide range of people
• Interest in learning about insurance and how it applies to businesses of all sizes and industries
• Ability to perform under stress / tight time frames
• Ability to develop relationships / build confidence of others (both internally and externally) based upon work performed
• Financial - basic understanding of financial statements and accounting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Results oriented
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point

What the day will look like

• Assist with leading property & casualty insurance due diligence projects
• Work directly with private equity or corporate clients as well as their other outside advisors which typically include accounting, legal and environmental experts
• Coordinating with internal resources to develop findings including brokerage teams, actuarial experts, surety experts, originators and other M&A team members
• Assist with managing and executing client deliverables including an end of project report, interim email updates and phone conversations
• Analyze insurance coverage, claims history, insurance-related collateral, surety bonds and insurance sections of the draft purchase agreement
• Work with and assist originators in establishing relationships, converting due diligence targets to ongoing clients and developing opportunities
• Assist with providing ongoing relationship management oversight to private equity clients
• Help prepare proposals and make presentations to clients

Qualifications

• College Seniors graduating between Spring 2025 to Spring 2026 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Please Note: For this role you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

What is Commercial Risk?

Commercial Risk is all about helping insurance companies and the organizations they protect manage big, complex risks. As businesses and communities face new and evolving challenges, our advisors tap into global insights, strong industry relationships, and advanced analytics to unlock solutions across markets and regions.

This team evaluates potential risks and helps design the right insurance strategies to reduce exposure and support smart growth. Whether it's natural disasters, financial uncertainty, or talent shortages, our advisors connect clients with the capital they need to stay strong, resilient, and ready for what's next.

To explore our solutions for insurers, click here: Search Aon.com

What sets our program apart from the rest?

Explore Aon's culture and business areas, developing practical skills vital for future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in spotlights, community outreach events and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services.

Development Planning

Participate in a comprehensive development plan that includes deeply understanding Aon's business areas, ethical standards, professional environment, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through collaboration events and colleague networking opportunities.

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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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 $64,000 - $68,000 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.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

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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