Transaction Strategy Senior Consultant

About the Role

Aon is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Consultant to join their Transaction Strategy (TS) practice within the Talent Practice. In this role, you will lead project teams, develop human capital solutions for business transformations like M&A and IPOs, and serve as a primary advisor to clients. You will also mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with leadership to foster client relationships and grow the TS business. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in human capital domains and a strong understanding of the deal lifecycle, thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Your Impact

As a Senior Consultant, Transaction Strategy, you will:

• Apply advanced knowledge of human capital, rewards, and HR programs in transaction contexts.
• Translate business strategy and deal objectives into integrated human capital solutions.
• Lead client engagements or major workstreams on complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client HR and business leaders, while mentoring junior staff.
• Contribute to team growth, proposal development, and thought leadership.

What the Day Will Look Like

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading key workstreams or serving as engagement manager on client consulting projects related to M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs, IPOs, and enterprise-wide restructurings.
• Acting as the primary day-to-day contact for client project leads, managing expectations and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Overseeing HR due diligence activities, including designing and implementing workplans, directing junior staff in data room reviews and analysis, and synthesizing findings into executive-ready reports.
• Leading the development of integrated project plans, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and within-scope delivery.
• Providing both qualitative and quantitative advice, assessing HR programs and rewards, and developing financial and people-related models.
• Facilitating client meetings and workshops, presenting findings and recommendations.
• Partnering with Directors and Partners to identify client needs and shape project opportunities.

Creating a Rewarding Work Experience

You will also:

• Lead and model effective collaboration across Aon’s various solution lines.
• Coach, develop, and provide feedback to Consultants and Analysts.
• Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Incorporate emerging industry trends into project approaches.

Growing with Intention

This role involves:

• Building and managing multi-stakeholder client relationships.
• Taking ownership of business development efforts, co-creating proposals, and developing pricing strategies.
• Contributing to pitch meetings and oral presentations.
• Enhancing TS methodologies, toolkits, and knowledge resources.
• Deepening understanding of Aon's offerings and bringing integrated solutions to clients.
• Managing project economics, including budgets and profitability.

Commercial Acumen

You will utilize your commercial acumen to:

• Collaborate with internal leaders to design holistic client offerings.
• Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership by supporting client-facing perspectives and sharing market insights.
• Use data-driven insights to articulate the commercial impact of human capital strategies.

Skills and Experience That Will Lead To Success

• Significant experience (typically 5–8+ years) in human capital, rewards, or HR consulting, or equivalent corporate experience.
• Demonstrated experience working on HR-focused M&A transactions, business transformations, or large-scale organizational change.
• Proven ability to lead workstreams or projects and manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to gain trust and credibility with senior client partners and internal leaders.
• Strong problem-structuring, critical thinking, and recommendation development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering executive-level presentations.
• Ability to facilitate client meetings and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfort working with large datasets and translating outputs into insights.
• Demonstrated track record of leading and mentoring junior team members.
• Taking ownership of deliverables and professional development.
• Effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects concurrently.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Human Resources, Economics, or other relevant field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in HR/Industrial Relations, JD, or other relevant master’s) is a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, WorldatWork, CEBS, PMP) are desired.
• Demonstrated experience in compensation and benefits design, HR M&A, and/or organization transformation work.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Aon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For more information, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position in the U.S. is $130,000 - $160,000 annually, with actual salary based on experience, skills, and location. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Aon offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, various leaves of absence, paid time off, and more.

Key Skills/Competency

• Transaction Strategy
• Human Capital Consulting
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• HR Due Diligence
• Compensation and Benefits
• Talent Strategy
• Business Transformation
• Client Advisory
• Project Leadership
• Financial Modeling