Senior Consultant, US Real Estate Research Team

Aon is looking for a Senior Consultant, US Real Estate Research Team in San Francisco, CA

Do you enjoy collaborating with clients, industry experts, and fund managers to deliver innovative solutions? Are you passionate about real estate investment research? 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 Consultant with Aon's US Real Estate Research Team, you will play a key role in conducting in-depth research and analysis on real estate funds, supporting client advisory work, and contributing to the ongoing monitoring of client portfolios. While the primary focus is on real estate, broader real asset experience (including infrastructure, timber and farmland) is highly desirable. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across private markets, with opportunities to participate in projects involving infrastructure and private equity as needed.

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 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

• Conduct detailed due diligence and analysis of real estate funds and fund managers.
• Monitor fund performance and assist in preparing client reports and recommendations.
• Support client advisory work, including portfolio reviews and manager selection exercises.
• Liaise with fund managers and internal stakeholders to gather, interpret, and communicate information.
• Contribute to business development activities and support the preparation of pitch materials.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across private markets and other Aon teams.

How this opportunity is different

As a Senior Consultant at Aon, you'll launch your career at one of the world's largest and most respected investment consulting firms. Our diverse client base-including pension schemes, charities, endowments, insurance companies, wealth platforms, and asset managers-means you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of investment challenges and solutions. With $4.5 trillion in assets under advisement and more than 1,700 clients worldwide, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry-leading professionals and work alongside market-leading investment managers. You'll be supported in developing your skills through hands-on experience with complex, high-profile projects, and encouraged to grow your expertise across a broad spectrum of investment strategies. At Aon, your development is a priority, and you'll find clear pathways to progress your career within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 5+ years of experience in real estate investment research, consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A client-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• 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 $111,000 to $163,000 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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