at Aon in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Reinsurance Associate Director
Location: Chicago IL
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 role is for a hands-on individual with a strong analytics background, ideally in finance, re/insurance or consulting. The individual will work in Aon reinsurance's credit and specialty analytics team to deliver value added reinsurance solutions to our clients. Your work will support both established and emerging solution lines, including credit and political risk (CPR) and bank credit risk transfer (CRT) re/insurance deal placements, as well as other traditional casualty client projects, working in a collaborative environment with other Aon colleagues. You will also perform market research and industry studies.
How this opportunity is differentAon is the #1 broker in the credit risk reinsurance market. This is a fast-paced client facing analytics role. If you are an ambitious person, this role provides an excellent opportunity to work and learn in a multidisciplinary team on the forefront of credit and specialty analytics. We have career development paths and promote from within first.Skills and experience that will lead to success
Strong proficiency in R, Python (or similar programming language), and MS Office suite, particularly Excel/VBA and PowerPoint
Credit and political risk modeling or other specialty analytics experience preferred, but we are also open to candidates with strong analytics background from other finance fields or consulting experience
Strong ability to understand and perform mathematical and statistical calculations
Ability to identify and resolve problems, think creatively, strategically, and analytically
Ability to work independently and in team environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
5+ Actuarial Exams passed, or an advanced degree in a related field, or CFA, or 3+ years of related working experience
Financial modeling, credit default analytics experience in a consulting, reinsurance or pricing environment preferred
Dynamic cashflow analysis, return attribution, Economic Capital modeling or financial valuation experience are a plus
Education: Minimum requirement is Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Math, Computer Science, or other related degrees.
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 recognize 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, color, 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
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 $118k-$158k 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. The salary range reflected... For full info follow application link.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
