Aon Industrial Placement Programme - Investment Consulting 2026

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Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh or Glasgow (London is now closed, therefore future applications for London will be rejected)

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Start Date: 2^nd September 2026

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Application closing date: 5^th December 2025

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Please note, we may close earlier if we receive the quantity, quality & diversity of applications required.

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Better Decisions Begin with You

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued professional.

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We’re hiring!

Join Aon on our 12-month Investment Consulting placement and step into life as a valued member of our elite team of specialists.

Our consultants have been advising employers and governments on their pension schemes and other assets — totalling around $4 trillion — for over 60 years.

Aon placement students join several specialist teams focused on consulting with our clients on everything from setting investment strategies and selecting investment managers, to consulting on all aspects of environmental, social and governance; or working with pension scheme trustees to implement their long-term strategies efficiently and target better outcomes.

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Your role as an Investment Consulting Placement student

Join us as an investment consulting graduate in either our Defined Benefit (DB) Client Group or Defined Contribution (DC) Client Group, helping to advise our clients on everything from setting investment strategies and selection of investment managers to corporate transactions and transfers.

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What the day will look like

• You’ll be a key member of our dedicated teams, playing a vital, hands-on role in giving our global clients the support they need. This involves providing investment consulting services and advice covering markets and strategic considerations, such as managing assets (for both the DB and DC Client Groups) and liabilities (for the DB Client Group only). You’ll gain early experience of dealing with a wide range of investments, adapting them around economic conditions and outlooks.
• In the DB Client Group, you’ll also learn how and why pension scheme liabilities change because of economic assumptions – such as inflation, interest rates and the effect that market movements have on invested assets. Whilst in the DC Client Group, you'll learn about the DC pension vehicles, applicable regulatory and legislative rules and main asset classes and investment theory relating specifically to a DC pension scheme.

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Whether you're interested in building client relationships, developing your analytical skills or leveraging new technologies, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive and actively inclusive environment, deliberately designed for you learn and grow. As an Aon placement student, each day is an opportunity to develop new skills and help shape the future of our industry.

• Work closely with diverse mentors and explore a range of unexpected niches that play to your strengths.
• Get regular opportunities to network and meet colleagues who can advance your development.

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What are we looking for?

• Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Investment Consulting
• Strong consulting skills with a client focused outlook
• Passion and curiosity – we are looking for candidates who want to understand what we do and are eager to learn more
• Commercial awareness – this helps us to provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence

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Your Development

During our Industrial placement programme, you will be enrolled onto our award-winning development programme, where over the 12 months, you will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of insightful and interactive training and development activities in addition to your role.  Here are couple of key elements of our development programme:

• Business learning. On the job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line
• Centralised learning. UK graduates complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business
• Feedback. When you begin your Aon placement, you will have time with your line manager to discuss your goals and over your 12-month programme you will receive feedback and support

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Your career beyond your Industrial Placement

Our Placement programme is designed as a potential first step toward a long-term career with us. Your performance during your Placement may lead to an offer for a place on our graduate programme in the same business unit the following year. We encourage you to apply for a Placement that aligns with your long-term interests and career ambitions. By choosing a role that matches your aspirations, you’ll be better positioned to take full advantage of our Launch development programme, which offers comprehensive support for your professional qualification, a level 4 Diploma in Insurance from the CII (Chartered Insurance Institute), and ongoing career growth.

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Next Steps

If you are interested in this programme and would like to apply, here is some useful information:

Entry Requirements:

• On track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject

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Right to work

Please be aware for future opportunities, including graduate roles, applicants must have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. For temporary and permanent roles you’ll be asked to provide evidence of your right to work during the early stages of the application process.

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Locations

We have graduate opportunities this year in the following locations:

Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh or Glasgow (London is now closed, therefore future applications for London will be rejected)

We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the beginning of their programme. As a new graduate, you will spend the first 6 months based in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access to support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Aon. After completing this initial training period, you will then have the opportunity to work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients.

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Aon UK Industrial Placement Recruitment: What to Expect

We know applying for your first industrial placement role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we’re committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here’s how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage:

1. Application Review

• We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage.
• Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI).
• Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks.
• Please note: We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point.

2. Online Assessment

• We understand you want to put your best foot forward, so you’ll have 5 calendar days to complete the online assessment.
• If you need more time, just let us know as extensions are available.

3. Video Interview

• Preparation matters, so you’ll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview.
• Rest assured: Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system.
• You’ll typically hear back from us within 2-3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications.

4. Assessment Centres

• Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for.
• Please note: Due to the large number of applications, not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre.
• Assessment centres usually run from November to May.  (With a pause over the Christmas holidays.)
• If selected, you’ll have 7-14 days’ notice to help you arrange any travel.
• We run a limited number of Assessment Centre so please make every effort to attend if invited.
• We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets). Flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance.
• At the assessment centre stage, your CV and cover letter will be shared with hiring managers. This helps them get a fuller picture of you as a candidate—but these documents are not used for initial screening.

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