Consultant

Corporate Governance Consultant

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

• Support a broad range of executive compensation and corporate governance projects, including equity plan analyses, share reserve modeling, pay ratio and pay-for-performance assessments, dilution, burn rate and overhang analyses, executive and director compensation benchmarking, and shareholder voting and proxy research.
• Review and analyze public company disclosures, including Proxy Statements, Annual Reports, Current Reports (8‑K), Registration Statements, equity compensation plans, and related amendments.
• Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation, governance practices, shareholder voting, proxy advisor recommendations, shareholder proposals, and market trends to support client engagements and benchmarking studies.
• Build, maintain, and enhance compensation, governance, financial, and benchmarking databases to support client analyses and reporting.
• Prepare, review, and validate research outputs, calculations, and client deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Support the development and enhancement of methodologies, tools, templates, and process improvements to drive operational efficiency and data quality.
• Collaborate with consultants, analysts, and global partners to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality client solutions.
• Utilize AI-powered tools, automation solutions, and emerging technologies to enhance research quality, improve data accuracy, streamline workflows, and drive operational efficiency.

How this opportunity is different

We are seeking a highly analytical and diligent professional to join our Corporate Governance team .

The role supports executive compensation and governance consulting engagements for publicly traded companies through research, data analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence. The successful candidate will collaborate with global teams and contribute to high‑impact client deliverables that support board and compensation committee decision‑making.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in board and management advisory, executive compensation consulting, corporate governance research, equity compensation, financial analysis, business research, capital markets, proxy advisory services, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, executive compensation practices, proxy advisory guidelines, shareholder voting research, SEC filings, and proxy statement analysis.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable insights.
• Proven experience analyzing financial, governance, and corporate disclosure data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including experience with complex formulas, data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting tools; experience with data visualization and analytics platforms is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with partners, directors, and other business leaders to support client engagements and deliver high‑quality analyses and recommendations in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and consistently deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment with time‑sensitive demands.
• Experience working with governance, compensation, and financial research platforms such as Diligent, ISS, Glass Lewis, Capital IQ, Equilar, or similar databases is an advantage.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and analytics tools to improve research quality, operational efficiency, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Professional certifications such as CEP (Certified Equity Professional), or progress toward governance, compensation, finance, analytics, or related credentials, are highly desirable.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.