Head of Specialty Solutions Australia, Sydney or Melbourne location

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Aon is in the business of better decisions. 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.

• Provide strategic direction of a combined national portfolio across M&A, Cyber, Trade Credit, Surety and Financial Institutions.
• Lead and collaborate with Specialty business leaders to grow and accelerate opportunities in conjunction with other Aon Australia business lines.
• Develop and implement segment strategies with the National Leadership Team, Global & Corporate and the CCO to drive revenue growth and profitability in priority clients and segments.
• Identify market opportunities, emerging risks and growth areas, driving innovation in product, service and delivery.
• Be accountable for revenue performance, client profitability, client service levels and client satisfaction across Specialties.
• Own portfolio growth for both New/New sales and New/Existing solution-line sales to meet targets.
• Embed operational standard methodology, including Delivering Aon United (DAU) and Aon Client Leadership (ACL) models.
• Lead matrix coordination and tackle customer concerns within the segment to secure alignment and execution.
• Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams across specialties, encouraging collaboration and accountability.
• Align the People Strategy to business outcomes: goal setting and PMA reviews, colleague engagement, talent and succession, remuneration, and development planning.
• Operational excellence: ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance; drive efficiencies and digital transformation using Aon tools (e.g., AI, Analysers).
• Transformation & change: embed a growth mindset, innovation, continuous improvement and customer-centricity across the enterprise.
• Risk & compliance: ensure all growth activities adhere to Australian regulations and Aon’s risk standards and policies.

• Entrepreneurial bias for action; growth and improvement approach; strong commercial competence; high personal motivation and work ethic.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills; advanced partner management across clients, markets and internal leaders.
• Excellent presentation and communication; adaptability, resilience and flexibility; humility, empathy and an open-minded approach.
• Background in specialty insurance or adjacent financial/professional services leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Tier 1 broking compliance (PS146) or the ability to obtain within agreed timeframes.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment supports wellbeing and work/life balance, including two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year. We offer flexible working style solutions and promote Smart Working. Our continuous learning culture helps you learn, share and grow, so you are more connected, relevant and valued.

We provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at 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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Salary: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$150,000.00-A$180,000.00

• Executive

• Full-time

• Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service

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Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia