Partner Infrastructure Research Consulting

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leader in the industry while making a significant impact? Aon might have the opportunity for you!

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Toronto/Vancouver/Calgary/Montreal office.

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.

The Infrastructure Partner will direct our investment approach and lead the execution and global delivery of Infrastructure investment consulting, advice and solutions for institutional clients on both an advisory and discretionary basis. The Infrastructure Partner will participate in the design, marketing, and implementation of pooled internal products and will also play a significant role in marketing activities intended to develop new business relationships. The position requires the design, coordination, preparation and delivery of consulting assignments, as well as driving investment research efforts and oversight of junior staff.

This role will report directly to the Senior Partner, Head of Research for Private Equity & Infrastructure.

• Lead the execution and delivery of all Infrastructure consulting materials and advice;
• Represent the firm to investment managers by establishing, coordinating and maintaining investment manager relationships;
• Build and maintain investment pipeline;
• Drive and coordinate underwriting/research process;
• Contribute to the creation of thought leadership pieces;
• Participate in and give to the success of marketing activities including speaking at conferences, RFP completion, new business pitches and identifying new opportunities;
• Coach/mentor junior professionals and maintain constructive relationships with others in the firm;
• Provide leadership that contributes to the success of the research area;
• Efficiently handle internal resources to allow for effective handling of multiple projects for multiple clients/consultants simultaneously;
• Support the firm’s activities in general. Provide proactive and creative support to firm leadership and clients;
• Work closely with other members of the Aon's Global Investment Management team (in Canada and the US);
• Connect with and present to institutional clients showcasing Aon’s manager research capabilities as well as the firm’s thought leadership; and
• Speak at internal and external conferences.

Be part of our global and extremely collaborative investment team in this dynamic, wide-ranging role. The role offers opportunities to guide Aon’s strategy and approach to investing in infrastructure and implement that strategy with a wide variety of institutional clients and internal products. You will work closely with our leaders of Real Estate and Private Equity as well as collaborate with leaders across Aon’s Wealth practice to drive Aon’s approach to Infrastructure investing.

• 15+ years of progressive investment experience evaluating infrastructure or private equity investment managers and/or securities from an equity, debt or investment banking type of position;
• MBA, or equivalent experience in related field and/or professional certification e.g. CFA or CAIA, a plus;
• Detailed understanding of the institutional investment industry and investment processes, ideally through direct experience in fund management, investment consulting, or other positions in institutional investing;
• Extensive knowledge of the overall infrastructure industry including managers and investors;
• Deep network of industry contacts;
• History of successful infrastructure investing experience in primary funds and co-investments;
• Strong commercial and regulatory understanding across various infrastructure sectors, including utilities, power and renewables, transportation, and digital preferred;
• Strong understanding of structuring and tax considerations impacting investors in various geographic locations preferred;
• Knowledge of techniques used in valuation, security analysis / fund selection and portfolio construction;
• Comprehensive understanding of investment risk metrics and their application in portfolio management;
• A solid foundation of finance and investment theory and practice, including performance measurement and attribution analysis, with a private equity /infrastructure perspective;
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Including the ability to recognize problems and provide responses, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, seek input from others, address root cause of issues, make timely decisions, make difficult decisions, use consensus when possible, and communicate decisions to others;
• A self-starter; proactive; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for help when needed; develops innovative ideas and recommendations for improving work; challenges the status quo;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong problem solving skills. Able to break down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts;
• Able to adapt to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs;
• Experience with pension funds, plan sponsors, endowments, and foundations desired;
• Influential, persuasive and stretches for higher levels of performance; effectively delegates responsibility and authority; leads by example; manages conflict; administers firm policies uniformly; inspires confidence and respect within practice area and the firm; a mentor to junior team members;
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;
• Team player who can work well with a variety of individuals; and
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills;

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 recognise 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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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