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Looking to launch your career in financial valuation consulting? Aon is looking for a Valuation Analyst in its Intellectual Property Solutions business! As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting our Intellectual Property Solutions, one of Aon’s new venture businesses.Available Locations:  Chicago, ILThis is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both from home and your aligned office.Recently voted one of the Best Employer for New Grads by Forbes, we are a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, reinsurance, health and wealth solutions to our clients. 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. 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. How this opportunity is different These roles fall under Aon’s Early Career Development program, known as Launch. Building on the development colleagues receive in the role they are hired into; the Launch program is a supplemental development program for recent college recruits to mentor and develop future leaders of the firm. This 10-month development program begins every summer and includes in-person sessions, networking opportunities, self-study and global leader calls.JustificationThe launch of Aon’s Intellectual Property Solutions in May 2018 represents Aon’s commitment to helping clients navigate the sophisticated and difficult intellectual property (IP) space. We have assembled a world-class team of professionals with deep expertise and extensive experience in all facets of IP-driven corporate value creation.Our team includes: executives who led IP strategy and monetization functions at major corporations, legal authorities, valuation experts, dedicated brokers specializing in IP risk transfer solutions, data scientists, analysts, and information technology professionals.Our solutions include insurance products aimed at providing businesses with ways to mitigate potential losses from IP infringement related risks. We also offer a product that facilitates IP-driven companies’ ability to pledge IP assets as collateral for insurance-backed loans, which can spectacularly change how such companies go about financing their growth. In this context, we provide insurance market participants with valuation services that enable them to assess the collateral and requested coverage in connection with the loan.In addition, we provide IP-driven companies and financial market players who are active investors in such companies with advisory services for creation of corporate value through strategic management and leveraging of IP assets.IP valuation plays a critical role in all of our product and service offerings. We have a substantial pipeline of opportunities for all of our offerings at this time, and we anticipate steady growth in demand for those offerings in the years ahead. In light of this, we need to expand our team to meet the IP valuation needs of our business with high-quality work product standards and within the time frames dictated by each opportunity.Job Description Summary.Be an integral part of the Aon IP Solutions team, conducting IP valuations in support of our various product and service offerings, learning from and assisting our current IP valuation team, and assisting as vital in other facets of our business.Job Description:Perform research on specific companies, industries, technology trends, and other business subjects employing publicly available and subscription-only databases and other sources.Extract, analyze, and summarize historical financial data for specific companies and peer groups of companies using Capital IQ.Review and analyze financial statements and corporate SEC filings for data and information relevant to valuation analyses.Create databases that enable efficient and flexible analysis of data and information relevant to valuation analyses.Assist team with interviewing clients to gather data and information pertinent to valuation analyses.Design and construct Excel-based financial models for DCF-based valuations with advanced Excel features that enable quick and reliable assessment of alternative scenarios.Present research findings and valuation analysis conclusions to direct supervisor and other audiences verbally and in writing.Draft portions of valuation reports for submission to clients and/or other external parties.Support the Aon IP Solutions team with special projects including, but not limited to, preparing materials for internal training and for business development meetings with external parties.Represent the leadership and management of Aon IP Solutions in a way that mirrors the adopted mission, core values, and culture of Aon IP Solutions.Help drive Aon IP Solutions to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals and objectives.Represent attributes of stewardship, humility, integrity, trust.Exhibit a can-do and collaborative attitude that connects across teams and Aon as a whole.Be a role model who develops others by providing timely feedback and coaching.You Bring Knowledge and Expertise Required Experience:Keen attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and strong sense of ownership for work performed.Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Shown ability to work with other team members and to interact effectively with individuals of various seniority levels. Clear and concise verbal and written communications skills.Ability to perform in a fast-paced, driven environment that requires responsiveness and high value-added contributions while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.1-2 years of valuation experience constructing and analyzing valuation models, with emphasis on DCF-based models. IP valuation preferred but not required.Solid understanding of valuation methodologies with proficiency in the application of cost, market, and income approaches.Thorough understanding of the linkages between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and substantial experience analyzing historical financial documents in 10Ks and other SEC filings.Substantial experience evaluating forward-looking financial projections for overall reasonableness and internal consistency.Command of Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including advanced features such as macros, pivot tables, and conditional formulas).Education:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or economics. Concentration or major in finance strongly preferred.Applicants for this role should graduate between December 2022 – May 2023 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations. We do not offer sponsorship for this position – CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization. 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!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 (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, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.comNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #LI-MM3#LI-HYBRID#AonLaunchUS#IntellectualPropertySolutionsUS 2517999,qualifications:UNAVAILABLE,responsibilities:Looking to launch your career in financial valuation consulting? Aon is looking for a Valuation Analyst in its Intellectual Property Solutions business! As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting our Intellectual Property Solutions, one of Aon’s new venture businesses.Available Locations:  Chicago, ILThis is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both from home and your aligned office.Recently voted one of the Best Employer for New Grads by Forbes, we are a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, reinsurance, health and wealth solutions to our clients. 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. 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. How this opportunity is different These roles fall under Aon’s Early Career Development program, known as Launch. Building on the development colleagues receive in the role they are hired into; the Launch program is a supplemental development program for recent college recruits to mentor and develop future leaders of the firm. This 10-month development program begins every summer and includes in-person sessions, networking opportunities, self-study and global leader calls.JustificationThe launch of Aon’s Intellectual Property Solutions in May 2018 represents Aon’s commitment to helping clients navigate the sophisticated and difficult intellectual property (IP) space. We have assembled a world-class team of professionals with deep expertise and extensive experience in all facets of IP-driven corporate value creation.Our team includes: executives who led IP strategy and monetization functions at major corporations, legal authorities, valuation experts, dedicated brokers specializing in IP risk transfer solutions, data scientists, analysts, and information technology professionals.Our solutions include insurance products aimed at providing businesses with ways to mitigate potential losses from IP infringement related risks. We also offer a product that facilitates IP-driven companies’ ability to pledge IP assets as collateral for insurance-backed loans, which can spectacularly change how such companies go about financing their growth. In this context, we provide insurance market participants with valuation services that enable them to assess the collateral and requested coverage in connection with the loan.In addition, we provide IP-driven companies and financial market players who are active investors in such companies with advisory services for creation of corporate value through strategic management and leveraging of IP assets.IP valuation plays a critical role in all of our product and service offerings. We have a substantial pipeline of opportunities for all of our offerings at this time, and we anticipate steady growth in demand for those offerings in the years ahead. In light of this, we need to expand our team to meet the IP valuation needs of our business with high-quality work product standards and within the time frames dictated by each opportunity.Job Description Summary.Be an integral part of the Aon IP Solutions team, conducting IP valuations in support of our various product and service offerings, learning from and assisting our current IP valuation team, and assisting as vital in other facets of our business.Job Description:Perform research on specific companies, industries, technology trends, and other business subjects employing publicly available and subscription-only databases and other sources.Extract, analyze, and summarize historical financial data for specific companies and peer groups of companies using Capital IQ.Review and analyze financial statements and corporate SEC filings for data and information relevant to valuation analyses.Create databases that enable efficient and flexible analysis of data and information relevant to valuation analyses.Assist team with interviewing clients to gather data and information pertinent to valuation analyses.Design and construct Excel-based financial models for DCF-based valuations with advanced Excel features that enable quick and reliable assessment of alternative scenarios.Present research findings and valuation analysis conclusions to direct supervisor and other audiences verbally and in writing.Draft portions of valuation reports for submission to clients and/or other external parties.Support the Aon IP Solutions team with special projects including, but not limited to, preparing materials for internal training and for business development meetings with external parties.Represent the leadership and management of Aon IP Solutions in a way that mirrors the adopted mission, core values, and culture of Aon IP Solutions.Help drive Aon IP Solutions to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals and objectives.Represent attributes of stewardship, humility, integrity, trust.Exhibit a can-do and collaborative attitude that connects across teams and Aon as a whole.Be a role model who develops others by providing timely feedback and coaching.You Bring Knowledge and Expertise Required Experience:Keen attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and strong sense of ownership for work performed.Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Shown ability to work with other team members and to interact effectively with individuals of various seniority levels. Clear and concise verbal and written communications skills.Ability to perform in a fast-paced, driven environment that requires responsiveness and high value-added contributions while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.1-2 years of valuation experience constructing and analyzing valuation models, with emphasis on DCF-based models. IP valuation preferred but not required.Solid understanding of valuation methodologies with proficiency in the application of cost, market, and income approaches.Thorough understanding of the linkages between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and substantial experience analyzing historical financial documents in 10Ks and other SEC filings.Substantial experience evaluating forward-looking financial projections for overall reasonableness and internal consistency.Command of Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including advanced features such as macros, pivot tables, and conditional formulas).Education:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or economics. Concentration or major in finance strongly preferred.Applicants for this role should graduate between December 2022 – May 2023 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations. We do not offer sponsorship for this position – CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization. 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!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 (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, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.comNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #LI-MM3#LI-HYBRID#AonLaunchUS#IntellectualPropertySolutionsUS,skills:UNAVAILABLE,workHours:UNAVAILABLE,jobBenefits:UNAVAILABLE,datePosted:2022-10-26T22:20:00 0000,employmentType:FULL_TIME,educationRequirements:UNAVAILABLE,salaryCurrency:USD,baseSalary:{@type:MonetaryAmount,currency:USD,value:{@type:QuantitativeValue,value:0,minValue:0,maxValue:0,unitText:YEAR}},validThrough:2023-10-26T22:21:14.000Z,industry:UNAVAILABLE,hiringOrganization:{@type:Organization,name:Aon Corporation,sameAs:https://jobs.aon.com,logo:https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/aon/0.0.48/assets/brands/https://aon.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=1134557&hashed=154379},jobLocation:{@type:Place,address:{@type:PostalAddress,addressLocality:Chicago,addressRegion:Illinois,streetAddress:200 E Randolph,postalCode:60601,addressCountry:United States}}}

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