Global Benefits Assistant Vice President

Aon Is Looking for A Global Benefits Assistant Vice President - Location - (Hybrid in Montreal, Canada) 

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day contact to support mid-sized or large multinational clients.
• Lead projects assigned with limited direction and within established time frames and financial parameters.
• Support the development and execution of client benefits strategies and global project implementations interacting directly with client teams and other Aon cross functional teams.
• Manage coordination of multiple country services provided by local Aon teams including renewals, policy placement, benchmarking projects, M&A and benefits audits.  
• Attend client meetings and present results as an integral part of a collaborative client service team.
• Resolve client issues at appropriate levels and keep team informed of issues that require escalation.
• Communicate with external parties such as HR contacts, plan sponsors, auditors, etc. to resolve issues, research and respond to routine inquiries, prepare, and present reports.
• Make intermediate or final recommendations.
• Conduct internal meetings, monitor, and execute deliverables and accountabilities based on project scope and statement of work.
• Identify additional potential work and any out-of-scope services requested by clients.
• Achieve specified client servicing deliverables and goals identified each year. This may include billable hours and utilization goals.
• Support senior members of the group in developing business opportunities through the introduction of additional services for existing client.
• Train and mentor less experienced staff. Review their work product for reasonableness and accuracy to validate data and results.
• Participate in training opportunities to remain current with technical skills and the regulatory environment.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• 8+ years or more of direct experience in an HR consulting firm or professional services firm.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• French / English bilingualism required due to frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and/or internationally.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects in as fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits.
• Demonstrated interest in the global environment, other cultures, and languages 

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• International or US/Canadian benefits consulting experience
• Demonstrated consultative skills to effectively work in a cohesive team environment as well as the ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external parties.

 Education:

• Bachelor's degree (business, mathematics, finance, economics, or other degrees where quantitative skills are required is preferred).
• Advanced degree or project management certification is an advantage

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  

 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.

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