Aon Graduate Programme 2027 - Client Management

Client Management – 2027 Graduate Programme – Leeds only Start Date: 1st September 2027 Application closing date: 7th December 2026 Please note, we may close earlier if we receive the quantity, quality & variety of applications required. Better Decisions Begin with You At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Wealth Solutions: Client Management Join Aon as a Client Management graduate and discover how we manage our client relationships and support our client’s activities, ensuring their pension schemes are run efficiently. If you are passionate about going above and beyond for clients, you’ll fit right in here at Aon as a client management graduate. Hundreds of UK employers — from FTSE 100 companies to ambitious up-and-coming firms — turn to our retirement and investment business for advice on running pension schemes. Providing vital support to senior team members, you’ll make an immediate impact as you explore our business, develop your professional skills and build a valuable network of contacts. As a client management graduate, no two days are the same; you’ll work on a range of client teams with colleagues who provide advice and support to either the trustees managing the pension scheme, or the company that provides it. Our aim is for you to develop into a trusted advisor for your clients as soon as possible, building strong relationships and learning to translate information into clear, practical insight. We’ll help you do this by giving you real responsibility on client projects and supporting you in developing your industry knowledge, project management, consulting and analytical skills through structured training and on-the-job learning. You’ll also build confidence using digital tools to work efficiently, while applying critical thinking, checking outputs carefully and knowing when professional judgement is needed. Throughout your career with Aon, you’ll continue to strengthen your commercial awareness, client presence and professionalism – helping you grow into a successful client manager. What your day could look like Ensuring appropriate legislative, regulatory, business, practice and professional standards are followed and supporting with the development of solutions to suit clients’ needs Producing and delivering clear, accurate internal and client correspondence, presentations, advice and recommendations, adapting complex information for different audiences Planning and attending client meetings (in person and virtual), asking thoughtful questions, taking accurate minutes and managing follow-up actions Acting as a key contact for the client and fielding queries to relevant teams as necessary Taking increasing responsibility for the quality, timeliness and budget of work for allocated clients, organising client records and checking documents carefully for accuracy, compliance and alignment with agreed requirements Coordinating account workflows, keeping track of progress and priorities, and ensuring actions are completed to agreed timescales Analysing client and market information to identify trends, risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions and support well-reasoned recommendations that contribute to client satisfaction, retention and profitability Effectively influencing and negotiating with other teams (actuarial, administration, investment, legal) both internally and externally through the development of working relationships to ensure client commitments are met Actively participating in team meetings, sharing knowledge, seeking and applying feedback, valuing different perspectives and involving others in identifying service improvements Your Development As an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 3 core elements: Business learning. On-the-job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge of your team and solution line. Over time, you’ll build capability in client communication, data and risk analysis, market research, document and contract review, project management and exposure assessment, progressing towards greater autonomy in client delivery, negotiation and advisory work. Centralised learning. UK graduates complete an Aon induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops, all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business, and help you use modern productivity and analytical tools effectively and responsibly. Professional Qualifications. To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, you will be expected to complete a professional qualification, the Level 6 Retirement Provisions Pathway with the Pensions Management Institute (PMI). You’ll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials. Your career beyond your Graduate programme Once you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll receive support for your PMI qualification. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond! Next Steps If you are interested in this graduate programme and would like to apply, here is some useful information: Entry Requirements: You will need to be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject area What are we looking for? Motivated and accountable. You take ownership of your work, focus on the outcomes that matter to clients and can balance priorities to deliver a dependable, first-class service. Curious and eager to learn. You want to understand what we do, continuously develop your skills and explore how digital tools can improve the way you work. You are willing to experiment, refine your approach and tailor outputs to the needs of the client and the task. Commercial and strategic awareness. You are interested in the wider context affecting our clients, can anticipate what may be needed next and connect your work to broader client and business objectives. A clear and collaborative communicator. You ask targeted questions, listen to and value different perspectives, and can present complex ideas to different audiences in a simple, engaging and inclusive way. A thoughtful problem solver. You can analyse information, test assumptions and identify when something does not look right. You use sound judgement rather than accepting an automated answer at face value, seek feedback and know when to draw on the expertise of others. Locations available for 2026: Leeds Only We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. As a new graduate, you will spend the first 6 months based in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access to support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Aon. After completing this initial training period, you will then have the opportunity to work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients. Aon UK Graduate Recruitment: What to Expect We know applying for your first graduate role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we’re committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here’s how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage: Application Review We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage. Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI). Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks. Please note: We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point. Online Assessment We understand you want to put your best foot forward, so you’ll have 5 calendar days to complete the online assessment. If you need more time, just let us know as extensions are available. Video Interview Preparation matters, so you’ll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview. Rest assured: Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system. You’ll typically hear back from us within 2-3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications. Assessment Centres Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for. Please note: Due to the large number of applications, not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre. Assessment centres usually run from November to May. (With a pause over the Christmas holidays.) If selected, you’ll have 7-14 days’ notice to help you arrange any travel. We run a limited number of Assessment Centre so please make every effort to attend if invited. We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets). Flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance. At the assessment centre stage, your CV and cover letter will be shared with hiring managers. This helps them get a fuller picture of you as a candidate—but these documents are not used for initial screening. Aon's guidance of the use of AI during the selection process As an innovative global leader, we recognize and embrace the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help job seekers be more efficient in their recruitment processes. In fact, Aon is in the business of developing and implementing innovative AI tools that support both colleagues and clients, which you’ll use as an Aon colleague if you join our team. AI can be a helpful tool for researching Aon, preparing for interviews or refining your CV, it should support, not replace, your own thinking, judgement, skills and experiences. Any application materials you submit should accurately reflect your achievements, capabilities and potential. We ask that you refrain from using AI when completing assessments or during live or pre-recorded interview processes, which will often include an in-person interview where the technology will not be available to you. Additionally, virtual or in-person interviews should not be recorded or transcribed. At Aon, we foster a culture of inclusiveness, fairness and transparency. We expect all candidates to embrace these principles in every interaction with us. Applying for more than one programme or role We ask candidates to submit one Early Carers application per recruitment cycle. We encourage you to explore our opportunities carefully and apply for the programme or role that best matches your skills, interests and career goals. This helps you focus on submitting your strongest application and ensures we can assess candidates fairly and efficiently. If, during the selection process, we believe another opportunity at Aon may be a better fit for your experience and aspirations, our recruitment team may discuss alternative options with you. If you're unsure which programme is right for you, we recommend reviewing the programme information on our careers site or attending one of our events before applying. Top Tip: Choose the role you're most excited about, rather than treating a second application as a back-up option. We want to understand where your genuine interests lie and how you see your future career developing. We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need accommodations, just contact our team - graduates@aon.co.uk. Good luck and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to Aon! #AonGraduateUK #ClientManagementUK 2026-108019