Senior Consultant, US Real Estate Manager Research

Senior Consultant – US Real Estate Research Team (San Francisco, CA / Chicago, IL)

Do you enjoy collaborating with clients, industry experts, and fund managers to deliver innovative solutions? Are you passionate about real estate investment research? Aon advises over $100 billion of private markets assets globally and seeks a Senior Consultant to conduct in‑depth research and analysis on real estate funds, support client advisory work, and monitor client portfolios. While the primary focus is on real estate, broader real‑asset experience (including infrastructure, timber and farmland) is highly desirable.

This is a hybrid role with three days in office required, subject to change.

• Conduct detailed due diligence and analysis of real estate funds and fund managers.
• Monitor fund performance and assist in preparing client reports and recommendations.
• Support client advisory work, including portfolio reviews and manager selection exercises.
• Liaise with fund managers and internal stakeholders to gather, interpret, and communicate information.
• Contribute to business development activities and support pitch material preparation.
• Work collaboratively across private markets and other Aon teams.

At Aon, you’ll launch your career at one of the world’s largest investment consulting firms. Our diverse client base—pension schemes, charities, endowments, insurance companies, wealth platforms, and asset managers—provides exposure to a wide variety of investment challenges and solutions. With $4.5 trillion in assets under advisement and more than 1,700 clients worldwide, you’ll learn from industry‑leading professionals and work alongside market‑leading investment managers.

Aon values development; clear pathways exist to progress your career in a collaborative environment.

• 5+ years of experience in real estate investment research, consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A client‑focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or a business‑related study.

Aon’s comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k) with employer contributions; employee stock purchase plan; medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; short‑term and long‑term disability; health savings account; and employee assistance program. Aon offers flexible work styles and two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year to help you focus on yourself.

The salary range for this position intended for U.S. applicants is $111,000 to $163,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on education, experience, skills, and internal equity. The amount of any discretionary bonus is determined by Aon’s incentive plan.

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 any other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

For positions in California and Washington, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local fair‑chance ordinances.

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 more information about reasonable accommodations, email Rea

Eligible for participation in Aon’s annual incentive plan, the annual discretionary bonus is in addition to base salary. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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