Data Solutions Director

Aon is looking for a Director - Compensation, Data Solutions - Norwalk, CT, New York Metro Area

Aon is looking to welcome adata-driven consultant to support our Data Solutions team, focusing on clients in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing complex datasets, ensuring data quality, and translating insights into meaningful advisory support for compensation and organizational design.

Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in rewards by working with compensation survey products and data, sharing stories of project managing client engagements, and building and championing strong client relationships.

Preferred locations for the role include Norwalk CT / New York Metro Area.

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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Ingest, clean, and validate large datasets related to compensation and organizational structures.
• Ensure data integrity across multiple client segments, including Investment Banks, Commercial Banks, Asset management firms, and other sub-sectors within the Financial Services industry.
• Align client data with public filings and industry benchmarks to support high-quality deliverables.

Industry-Focused Analysis and Client Support

• Develop a working understanding of compensation trends and organizational structures in Financial Services.
• Apply industry knowledge to contextualize data and identify meaningful insights for clients.
• Support benchmarking and analytics projects with a focus on relevance and accuracy for sector-specific needs.
• Support client relationship management and support activities across Financial Services clients

Advisory Support & Collaboration

• Partner with consultants and stakeholders to deliver timely and impactful compensation benchmarking and organizational consulting (OC) engagements.
• Project Management consulting / advisory engagements

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify data issues and propose solutions to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, offshore, tech, business) to ensure smooth data flow and issue resolution.
• Contribute to the development of tools and templates that enhance data analysis and reporting.

How this opportunity is different

• Opportunity to work with leading tech and life sciences firms.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Exposure to strategic projects that shape client talent and rewards strategies.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 7+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or other related areas of human resources preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in project management preferred.
• Data management skills, process orientation, and attention to detail are critical.
• Strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative).
• Able to work under tight deadlines while prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with theability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related subjects (Business, Finance, Human Resources).

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. 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.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts,employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is 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 and inclusive 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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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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