Partner Infrastructure Research Consulting

at  Aon Corporation

JOB TITLE : 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.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT WILL LEAD TO SUCCESS

• 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;

• 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