Business Development Representative in London, United Kingdom

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Business Development Representative (London)

Aon is currently recruiting for a Business Development Representative to join our Impact Forecasting (IF) team in London. Impact Forecasting develop, maintain, support and promote the use of catastrophe models for various natural and human-made perils including flood, windstorm, earthquake, fire and terrorism. The team of 160 members are spread across 5 offices around the world (Prague, London, Chicago, Singapore and Bangalore) and comprises scientists, model and software developers, business development and client support colleagues.

Seeking a positive and diligent individual to collaborate with colleagues, clients, and prospects in promoting Impact Forecasting’s catastrophe models to insurers and reinsurers globally.

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.

About the Role:

• Pursuing opportunities and working with leads interested in Impact Forecasting’s solutions

• Conducting technical sales presentations to prospective clients

• Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients

• Crafting and managing strong client relationships, and coordinating (re)insurer client accounts across the London market, Europe and beyond

• Working with IF and Aon colleagues to drive adoption of Impact Forecasting models across Risk Capital teams

• Organising and preparation of market events like conferences and workshops

• Handling requests and communications in a timely, effective, and highly professional manner

  About you:

• Solid understanding of catastrophe / climate models and their use within the financial services sector.

• Understanding of the science of natural catastrophes and ability to validate and interpret the modelled loss estimates

• Proven experience of working with clients across account management and/or business development activities

• Good communication skills with ability to present to a wide audience (insurers, reinsurers, technology partners) on technical subjects such as model outputs, hazard/risk scores, event response services

• Strong project and task management, with capability to work in a team, independently, working under pressure, multi-task and ability prioritise work.

• Availability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours when dealing with overseas clients and colleagues

• Willingness to travel

  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.

  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.com

  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.

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  We’re hiring!

  Business Development Representative (London)

  Aon is currently recruiting for a Business Development Representative to join our Impact Forecasting (IF) team in London. Impact Forecasting develop, maintain, support and promote the use of catastrophe models for various natural and human-made perils including flood, windstorm, earthquake, fire and terrorism. The team of 160 members are spread across 5 offices around the world (Prague, London, Chicago, Singapore and Bangalore) and comprises scientists, model and software developers, business development and client support colleagues.

  Seeking a positive and diligent individual to collaborate with colleagues, clients, and prospects in promoting Impact Forecasting’s catastrophe models to insurers and reinsurers globally.

  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.

  About the Role:

• Pursuing opportunities and working with leads interested in Impact Forecasting’s solutions

• Conducting technical sales presentations to prospective clients

• Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients

• Crafting and managing strong client relationships, and coordinating (re)insurer client accounts across the London market, Europe and beyond

• Working with IF and Aon colleagues to drive adoption of Impact Forecasting models across Risk Capital teams

• Organising and preparation of market events like conferences and workshops

• Handling requests and communications in a timely, effective, and highly professional manner

  About you:

• Solid understanding of catastrophe / climate models and their use within the financial services sector.

• Understanding of the science of natural catastrophes and ability to validate and interpret the modelled loss estimates

• Proven experience of working with clients across account management and/or business development activities

• Good communication skills with ability to present to a wide audience (insurers, reinsurers, technology partners) on technical subjects such as model outputs, hazard/risk scores, event response services

• Strong project and task management, with capability to work in a team, independently, working under pressure, multi-task and ability prioritise work.

• Availability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours when dealing with overseas clients and colleagues

• Willingness to travel

  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.

  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.com

  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.

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