US Real Estate Research Team, Associate Partner

Aon is looking for an Associate Partner - US Real Estate Research Team in San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL

Aon is seeking an Associate Partner to join our US Real Estate Research Team, based in San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL. Our global manager research team comprises over 50 specialists, including more than 20 focused on private markets. Aon advises on over $100 billion of private markets assets globally.

As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for underwriting and monitoring investment funds, advising institutional clients on their real estate portfolios, and supporting Aon's business development efforts. While the primary focus is on real estate, broader real asset experience (including infrastructure, timber and farmland) is highly desirable. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues in the US, Canada, and Europe, across private markets, and report to the Head of North America Real Estate.

Currently, this is a hybrid role with three days mandatory in office but is subject to change.

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 organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead underwriting for new real estate funds and contribute to setting research priorities. This includes developing innovative solutions for clients and collaborating with fund managers to introduce initiatives that differentiate Aon in the market.
• Underwrite funds across a range of styles and structures, including open-ended, closed-ended, diversified, specialist, debt, and equity strategies.
• Monitor existing fund investments and provide ongoing recommendations to clients.
• Advise clients on portfolio construction, manager selection, and market trends within real estate and other real assets.
• Present strategic investment plans, performance reports and recommendations to Clients' Board of Trustees.
• Build and maintain outstanding relationships with clients, fund managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities, participate in pitches, and support the wider Aon business in winning and retaining mandates.
• Collaborate with colleagues across manager research and other business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Attend and represent Aon Real Estate at industry conferences, annual manager meetings, and Limited Partner Advisory Councils.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.

How this opportunity is different

As an Associate Partner at Aon, you'll be part of one of the world's largest and most respected investment consulting firms. Our diverse client base spans private and public pension schemes, charities, endowments, insurance companies, wealth platforms, and asset managers-giving you the opportunity to advise a wide range of sophisticated investors. With $4.5 trillion in assets under advisement and more than 1,700 clients globally, you'll have direct access to market-leading investment managers and the chance to work on some of the most complex and high-profile mandates in the industry. Our scale and client diversity drive us to innovate and cover a broad spectrum of investment strategies, ensuring your work remains challenging, dynamic, and impactful.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Deep understanding of the US real estate market with 10+ years of experience in a relevant industry.
• Experience in underwriting and monitoring real estate funds.
• Excellent advisory skills with a proven ability to build and manage client relationships.
• Successful track record in business development, including winning new mandates.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a global team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or a Business related study.

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.

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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position intended for U.S. applicants is $168,000 to $240,000 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. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different 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.

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