Director, Treasury - Capital Markets & Corporate Finance

Company: CFA Institute
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Aon has an exciting opportunity to join our Treasury Team in the Corporate Finance and Capital Markets Group. The Director, Treasury will play a key role in supporting the company's capital structure and capital allocation strategies, managing our investment grade credit ratings, and executing capital markets transactions. The successful candidate will interact significantly with members of the finance senior leadership team, work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, and manage relationships with external partners, including rating agencies and banks.Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt 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.What the day will look like

• Support optimal capital structure and capital allocation strategy, including long-term financing, credit facility syndication, and share repurchase strategy.
• Support Aon's investment grade credit ratings; perform ongoing monitoring of leverage ratios, prepare debt capacity analysis, maintain corporate credit models, play a key role in managing relationships with ratings agencies.
• Perform analyses related to debt capacity and capital structure as well as ongoing monitoring of debt portfolio to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and financial covenants.
• Assume lead role in the planning and preparation of quarterly meetings of the Aon Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Play a key role in the execution of external debt capital market activities, including overall coordination with banks and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with key banking partners.
• Support M&A process, including funding strategy, due diligence and integration; play a key role in supporting the deal team for large scale transactions.
• Partner closely with Controllership, Tax, FP&A, Legal and others to support governance projects and strategic initiatives.
• Complete ad-hoc Treasury projects and analyses of high complexity with minimal supervision.
• Proactively identify areas for focus and produce persuasive, data-driven arguments to support good decisions.Skills and experience that will lead to success
  • 8+ years of experience in Treasury or adjacent finance function.
  • Strong business judgment and proven strategic and analytic mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas and recommendations in a clear, concise manner; experienced and effective in interacting with senior executives.
  • Highly proficient in Excel financial modeling and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively and independently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and drive for results.
  • Adaptable and flexible; must be someone who can pivot and juggle many balls in the air.
  • Credible, persuasive, and clear in both oral and written presentations.
  • Team oriented and track record of collaboration across functional teams.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of corporate finance and capital markets.
  • Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and influence others without functional reporting relationship.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree (MBA) or equivalent years of industry experience.How we support our colleaguesIn 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 recognize 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. 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.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 $130,000 - $180,000 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 salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. 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.#LI-SP1#LI-HYBRID2552395
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