Aon is looking for a Vice President, Global Public Affairs
As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Public Affairs team based in Chicago IL.
Your impact as a Vice President, Global Public Affairs
The VP Global Public Affairs will work cross-functionally with the business to develop Aonâs strategic position on global regulatory, legislative and government matters while keeping the business and stakeholders informed of the changing landscape. We are seeking an individual who has relevant government, political, campaigns or public advocacy experience. This person will have a proven track record of working with a variety of diverse stakeholders to build relationships, attain support and solve complex problems
Job Responsibilities:
- Create the political, regulatory and legislative strategy for the firm
- Execute strategy to both protect the firm from unhelpful legislation and create the opportunity to grow commercial opportunities for the firm.
- Advise senior leaders on political and regulatory strategy
- Advise senior leaders on business adverse or business positive legislation under consideration.
- Identify new regional based legislation/rulemaking and acts as necessary to positively influence outcome.
- Identify governmental risks in the business, and puts plans in place to reduce, minimize or eliminate those risks.
- Manage contract lobbyist and consultants as necessary.
- Responsible for managing a team of three which includes being a role model who develops others by providing timely feedback and coaching
- Instill a can-do and collaborative culture that connects across teams and Aon
- As a senior member of the global law and compliance organization, partner with other law leaders on strategic functional initiatives
You Bring Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelorâs degree or graduate degree in political science or other relevant area; and/or
- Minimum 15 years of work experience. Federal or state legislative experience, corporate experience highly preferred.
- Experience working on public affairs matters outside the US (e.g., the UK, EMEA, APAC) a plus.
- Strong focus on public policy, lobbying, issues management, and government relations. Knowledge of the insurance industry a plus.
- Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes.
- Demonstrated ability to interact and influence senior business leaders.
- A track record of working with elected and appointed officials to proactively attain support for policy, political or business priorities.
- Strong research, analytical, written and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
We offer you
A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Our Colleague Experience:
From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon Colleague Experience.
About Aon:
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) 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.
By applying for a position with Aon, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Aon’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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