Early Careers: Accounting And Finance Leadership Program Internship

Aon Is Looking For Accounting & Finance Interns! 

The Aon Accounting & Finance Internship is meant to be a direct feeder into Aon’s full-time Finance Leadership Program (FLP).  The FLP is a competitive and specialized leadership rotational program designed to provide associates accelerated learning opportunities and career development over the course of the 36-month program. Analysts will rotate between various Accounting and Finance divisions every six months to build business expertise and technical skills. Analysts will also participate in formal mentorship and training programs for continuous learning and development. 

Aon Summer Internship Program 

Join us to participate in Aon’s Summer Internship Program which provides a unique opportunity for rising college junior and seniors to learn, contribute, and gain real-world work experience in a collaborative environment. Interns have the chance to learn more about Aon’s culture and businesses while developing practical skills necessary for future success and post-graduate opportunities.

Internship Highlights

The 10-week summer program includes:

• Weekly spotlights delivered by Aon business leaders.

• Professional Development - interns will continuously build on communication, writing, leadership, presentation, analytical, and other professional skills.
• Networking - Opportunities to meet with peers and leaders from the different business solutions within the company.
• Mentorship - inters will be matched with a development mentor who will provide ongoing guidance, leadership insights and direction to help ensure the colleague is gaining the most value from the program.

An Opportunity to Explore Post Graduation Career Path Opportunities 

The goal of the Aon Summer Internship Program is to give students significant exposure to Aon through projects, continuing education and a training curriculum. The program also provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn and prepare for postgraduate career opportunities at Aon. Upon successful completion of the Internship, highly qualified interns may be offered fulltime positions within the Finance Leadership Program and Launch, Aon’s Early Career Development Program. 

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 Finance business group within Aon in Chicago, Illinois. 

Your Impact As An Intern 

Interns will be provided accelerated learning opportunities and career development within the Controllership and Finance departments at Aon.  You will support your team with day-to-day tasks, ad hoc projects, and key initiatives.  Tasks include:

• Assist business units and functions in achieving goals and objectives

• Gain an understanding of key business drivers
• Contribute to a variety of assignments and projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team setting to make a positive impact
• Participation in Aon’s Early Career Development program, known as Launch.  Launch is a supplemental program working towards professional development for the future leaders of the firm

What are we looking for?  

Collaborators, Critical Thinkers, Problem Solvers, Team Players, Effective Communicators, Relationship Builders and Future Leaders. 

We aim to recruit a diverse group of hardworking individuals who offer varying experiences, backgrounds, and strengths to ensure we can continue to offer the most innovative solutions to our clients. Additionally, we are looking for the following suggested experience:  

• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Commitment to learning and development 
• Demonstrated leadership 
• Adaptability and creative problem solving 
• Interpersonal IQ and executive presence 
• Results-oriented 
• Positive demeanor 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools (Excel, Word, PPT) required 

Education & Application Requirements 

• Candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 
• Applicants for this role are on track to graduate between June 2024-June 2025 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above

We do not offer sponsorship for this position.

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 recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

The salary for this position is $23.50 per hour. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

Aon offers a benefits package for temporary and seasonal employees who will work 20 or more hours per week including: medical, dental, and vision insurance at the employee’s expense, critical illness insurance, 10 Company holidays per calendar year (paid, if eligible), paid sick leave as provided under state and local law, and a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions. Eligibility for benefits are governed by the applicable plan documents and policies

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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 

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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