Posting Description:
Solutions Architect
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At 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
Keep abreast of Regional and/or Global market trends and work closely with key Business stakeholders to identify new revenue opportunities.
Design innovative Benefits solutions that will allow Aon to take advantage of new revenue opportunities.
Define standard templates/processes and create documentation in support of new service offerings.
Deliver training related to new functionality/service offerings to other cross Functional teams as required.
Provide training and support to Client Management teams to apprise them of standard service offerings.
Support System and Data Analysts to ensure standard processes are followed and updated/maintained by those resources as required.
Assist configuration with guidance on how the deployment (or migration) of new system updates into the production environment should occur.
Provide domain specific expertise on benefit structure, guiding principles, and system integration tasks.
Work with development to outline business requirements where new system functionality is required.
Communicate status of work to the appropriate parties. Escalate risks as needed where items may not be delivered on time and may lead to project delay.
Participation in client presentations meetings and training sessions.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Bachelors degree (with preferred concentrations in Math, Actuarial Science, Finance, Computer Science, Economics, MIS) or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 6 years related work experience.
Knowledge of financial and business metrics that drive clients business and personal success. Educates others within Aon about financial issues impacting decision-making.
Knowledge of risk management: identification, assessment, and prioritisation of risks followed by the development of a plan to minimise, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events.
Experience with projectbased work structures, project lifecycle models, and key principles of effective project management.
Experience in the development and implementation of software solutions including Agile methodologies.
Demonstrated competence with event flow configuration and testing.
Ability to conduct research into application development issues and products.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Knowledge of SQL including the ability to create ad-hoc reports.
Ability to perform technical writing required to articulate client needs
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills (organising, planning, prioritising activities to ensure execution especially on priority items).
Demonstrates strong problem solving and decision making skills. Ability to work through details of a problem to reach a solution (the right solution for clients). The ability to choose between a number of options and committing to a future course of action.
Highly selfmotivated and directed.
Occasional international travel may be required.
How we support our colleagues
In 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 recognise 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.
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 [Confidential Information]
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