Senior Consultant Corporate Governance

Aon is hiring for a Senior Consultant - Corporate Governance - Washington, DC - Hybrid

As a Senior Consultant, Corporate Governance, you will play a key supporting role within Aon Governance, helping to deliver high-quality governance, executive compensation, and shareholder engagement work for a broad range of clients. You will collaborate closely with senior team members to execute projects, prepare client deliverables, and support day-to-day engagement needs. This role is based in Washington, DC or may be virtual/remote.

We are seeking candidates with experience in corporate governance, executive compensation, investor or proxy advisory analysis, or related legal/regulatory environments, who are comfortable working in dynamic, deadline-driven settings and producing precise, analytically strong work.

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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Project & Deliverable Support
  • Support the execution of client projects
  • Develop and refine client-ready materials, including board and committee materials, presentations, and meeting preparation documents
  • Coordinate inputs from across internal teams (governance, compensation, analytics) to ensure cohesive and timely deliverables
• Governance & Compensation Analysis
• Conduct research and analysis on corporate governance practices, board structures, and executive compensation programs
• Prepare benchmarking analyses, peer comparisons, and summaries of market practices to inform client recommendations
• Monitor and summarize relevant regulatory and market developments (e.g., SEC, stock exchange requirements, proxy advisor updates) for internal and client use
• Shareholder Engagement & Meeting Support
• Assist in preparing materials for shareholder engagement, annual meetings, and proxy season planning (e.g., talking points, FAQs, briefing books, and scenario analyses)
• Support the development of summaries of investor and proxy advisor voting policies and their implications for clients
• Help track and synthesize shareholder proposal trends and voting outcomes across clients and sectors
• Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing & Team Support
• Collaborate with senior consultants and lead advisors to ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Contribute to internal knowledge resources, templates, and best-practice guides to enhance delivery quality and efficiency
• Support training and onboarding of junior analysts, sharing tools, approaches, and lessons learned
• Data Analysis & Thought Leadership Support
• Work with internal data and analytics resources to collect, validate, and interpret governance, and compensation data
• Help draft sections of white papers, articles, and presentations, contributing analytical insights and research to Aon's thought leadership
• Maintain organized documentation and workpapers to support consistency, quality review, and knowledge transfer

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, public policy, or related field) preferred but not required
• Typically 5-8+ years of relevant professional experience (e.g., consulting, corporate governance, executive compensation, investor relations, proxy advisory, or related legal/regulatory work)
• Strong familiarity with corporate governance and executive compensation concepts, with interest in deepening expertise
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, high-quality deliverables
• Solid writing and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured outputs
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with senior team members and cross-functional colleagues
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, collaborative working style

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.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $120,000 - $150,000 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.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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.

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.

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