Placement Manager

Posting Description:

- Be a part of a high-performing and driven placement team
- Working on some of Australia’s best-known brands
- Be a senior placement broker and technical resource within Aon Australia, working from SYD or Bris
- At Aon, we understand the importance of having flexible work practices to allow our colleagues to be their very best. We offer Hybrid work solutions which allows our colleagues to work from their place of choice, in conjunction to the local Aon office. Of course flexibility goes beyond just the place of work.. and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working_

**The Opportunity**:
As we look to continue the investment into our Placement Team, a core business unit within Aon, we are currently seeking a Placement Manager for a role that will predominantly focus on risks emanating from our large client business, Global & Corporate, in New South Wales & Queensland. This role requires the strategy design and negotiation of insurance in the Australian market as well as through our Global Broking Centres of Singapore, London and Bermuda.

Involved in the design and placement of the risk transfer solutions of our larger clients, you’ll play a key role in market and client engagement as well as advising internal key stakeholders on placement strategy to suit their clients’ needs across a broad industry and product base. Negotiation, influence, and relationship management capabilities are vital for this role.

**Key responsibilities to the success of this role include**:

- Providing technical advice and direction to the Global Corporate segment with appropriate market solutions
- Conducting negotiations with underwriters within our carrier partners
- Implementing and providing input into our market engagement strategies
- Provide input and advice around improving Aon policy structures and wordings
- Build and share insights with clients, carriers and colleagues from Aon’s data & analytics platforms
- Provide support to the client management teams around retention of key accounts
- Provide support to the Bid Management team around responses to RPF’s

**To be successful in the role you will display**:

- An in-depth understanding of predominantly Property Insurance products and policy wordings, including experience in drafting, interpreting, and negotiating Property Policy Wordings
- Proven track record in being able to clearly articulate an insurer engagement strategy
- Outstanding negotiation and communication skills
- Relevant Industry Qualifications
- Leadership skills
- A strong personality that can work in an ever-changing and fluid role
- Ability to interpret data and make recommendations on solutions that are consistent with the goals set by the various business leaders
- Strong insurer network and ability to communicate and negotiate well with insurers
- Have the resilience to deal with conflict and achieve resolution when resistance is present
- Exposure to Captive structures and complex placements as well as good knowledge of the International hubs of London and Singapore

**About Us**:
We’re a team of authentic and smart individuals passionate about providing outstanding value to our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success, and we’re proud of our positive impact.

Here at Aon, you’re always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business - in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.

Here are some of the key benefits you’ll get at Aon:

- As a valued colleague of Aon, you (and your family) have access to benefits that support your holistic wellbeing
- You will receive a generous Group Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) policy which will provide you with up to 75% of your salary
- Aon actively supports employees who wish to pursue work-related studies and offers career advancement opportunities
- Aon colleagues gain access to the Well One app. The Well One program strives to support colleagues in balancing emotional, physical, lifestyle and financial wellbeing

**How to apply**:
Please submit your up to date resume with relevant experiences and skills.
- Aon is committed to crafting a winning and inclusive culture with growth and development opportunities for everyone. Diversity is the foundation on which we have built our world-class organization, unparalleled in delivering distinctive value through the work we do._
- We embrace an inclusive culture where our people trust each other, respect diversity and share ideas freely._

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