Financial Benchmarking Consultant

The Gauge practice undertakes financial benchmarking engagements to help clients in banking improve productivity and efficiency in the front office and group functions. Our team is split across London, New York and India and typically deliver projects to Group CXOs, heads of business, heads of functions and heads of strategy globally. The Gauge practice sits within our Performance & Analytics business, which is part of Aon Human Capital Solutions division.

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

This is a commercially focused role with direct client facing responsibilities. The candidate will ideally have exposure to the Banking industry, transformation/strategy/benchmarking consulting experience or proven understanding of financial statements analysis and experience interacting with clients.

The nature of client engagements provides the role holder with an opportunity to develop an outstanding perspective across the industry and gain exposure some of the most senior stakeholders in the Global Banking industry, and our work is frequently presented to group and/or line of business CEOs and CFOs.

• Undertaking competitive analysis of Investment Banking businesses, analysing front office key performance indicators.
• Assessing ‘right size’ of expense and headcount across support functions.
• Helping clients understand the relationship between financial performance and pay as well as appropriate funding rates.
• Providing clients with practical advice on efficiency levers such as location strategy, organisational design, automation etc.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We are looking to recruit either at Director or Senior Consultant level. The role will be pivotal in supporting our global client base with a particular focus on UK, EMEA and APAC. We are looking to hire a candidate with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commercial mindset. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• End to end ownership of client engagements and execution of assigned projects across the front office and functions.
• Working across multiple clients, sourcing and validating data, building insights and crafting deliverables with practical takeaways.
• Leading presentations of results with senior stakeholders.
• Taking a broader leadership role across the team, including developing and nurturing existing talent within the team.
• Assisting with business development efforts including building the opportunity pipeline, client pitches, client proposals, pipeline tracking, white papers and market research.
• Assisting with the expansion of the business into new industry verticals such as Technology and Life Sciences, developing and scaling new offerings.
• Collaborating with commercial leads and educating internal stakeholders on our offering.
• Supporting broader Aon United initiatives by collaborating with other Aon teams both within and outside of Human Capital Solutions, on relevant topics.

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.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com

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.