Operational Due Diligence - Consultant

Aon Hewitt; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an Investment Consultant for its Operational Due Diligence team in London. The candidate will conduct in-depth due diligence on funds, assess operational risks, and produce detailed reports. The role requires a university degree and at least 3 years of ODD experience, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a robust training package, and comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent education & training package

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in ODD role.
• Knowledge of major asset classes and industry best practices.
• Ability to present findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business and operational due diligence on various fund strategies.
• Review DDQs and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Produce detailed ODD reports following visits.

Skills

Business and operational due diligence

Attention to detail

Strong verbal and written skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work on multiple assignments

Investment qualification (CFA or CAIA)

Education

University degree

Job description

We’re hiring!

Aon is currently recruiting an Investment Consultant for its Operational Due Diligence team which is part of its Global Investment Practice. You will be primarily responsible for all aspects of business and operational due diligence on funds in which Aon’s clients invest their money.

About Aon

Headquartered in London, Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job‑related criteria.

Operational Due Diligence

Aon’s Operational Due Diligence team is responsible for assessing the operational control environments of investment managers held by Aon’s clients.

About the role

Your impact as a member of the Operational Due Diligence team

• Responsibilities will include all aspects of business and operational due diligence (“ODD”) on funds in which Aon clients invest their money. Strategies covered include: Equities, Fixed Income, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure.
• Review all DDQs and supporting documentation for fund managers (offering documents, IMA's, financial statements, ADV, valuation policy, compliance manuals, service provider agreements, risk reports and other relevant documents.
• Carry out on‑site visits to managers and follow‑up work as vital to identify business and operational risks that might negatively affect a client's investment.
• Produce detailed ODD reports following visits, advising clients, Investment Manager Research team and senior management of findings as appropriate.
• Take part in business development initiatives.
• The role also offers the opportunity to engage with clients and prospects regarding Aon’s ODD process, both on a general and manager/fund specific basis.
• Take part in the iterative improvement of the ODD process and questionnaires being used

About you

Your knowledge and expertise:

• Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in ODD role.
• Knowledge of all major asset classes including Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Property including trading, valuation and reconciliation issues and best practices of the industry.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven track record to build and maintain working relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Ability to present succinct findings and vital actions from sophisticated monitoring work.
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments, while adhering to deadlines and group standards.
• University degree.
• Team player.
• Proactive and self‑starter.
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Naturally inquisitive nature and interest in pursuing answers to anomalous situations.
• Investment qualification(s) such as CFA or CAIA are desired.
• Candidates will be encouraged to travel within in the EMEA region as part of this role.

Our Colleague Experience

Every day, our colleagues make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. Together, we share this one purpose: to empower economic and human possibility around the world. This unifying goal is at the heart of our identity, and it lives in everything we do. To learn more about our colleague experience, visit Aon Colleague Experience.

We offer you

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, excellent education & training package, plus comprehensive benefits and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare, childcare vouchers and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation.