Early Careers: Executive Intern

Early Careers:
Executive Compensation Intern

Aon invites ambitious college rising seniors to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program in our Human Capital Solutions group as an Executive Compensation Intern. Immerse yourself in a unique and exciting environment as you sample a career that offers global reach and makes a tangible impact on our clients!

• Chicago, IL

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.

Employees are the drivers for organizational growth and change. Companies look to have equitable and competitive compensation programs, as they are key factors in attracting and retaining top-level talent that drive innovation in successful companies.

The role of Executive Compensation Consultants, involves assisting companies in developing tailored programs structured to clients’ specific needs, by utilizing industry leading market data combined with our knowledge and experience in developing programs for leading organizations in multiple industries.

In the Executive Compensation Consulting Intern role, you will be a key teammate in aspects of engagements from data analysis to initial report preparation. This role is critical to the overall management of client engagements by effectively analyzing Rewards Solutions’ proprietary survey data to develop strategic recommendations for our clients. This position entails assisting with a variety of client requests, while providing the opportunity for involvement on a wide spectrum of projects, exposure to dynamic and high-growth industries, and regular interaction with peer and senior level teammates.

Over the course of their internship, Interns will receive full insight on how to build a solid foundation for a career path at Aon.

• Research and analyze competitive compensation practices in a defined labor market
• Complete job evaluations, perform benchmarking assessments, and design cash and equity solutions
• Analyze and interpret data and prepare client deliverables
• Support consultants by “owning the data” and fielding questions about figures or methodology
• Guide simultaneous projects through multiple interim steps, completing work fully and on schedule
• Maintain and update compensation and financial databases

This is a 10-week paid program across various U.S. offices with access to leaders through weekly learning sessions and a chance to interact with colleagues globally. You will engage in challenging client projects with the benefit of continuous formal and informal feedback and the enjoyment of social outings and community service activities throughout your internship!

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; must be able to identify problems and solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Aptitude in developing proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

Rising seniors graduating between December 2026 – June 2027 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Please note:

immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Explore Aon’s culture and business areas, developing practical skills vital for the future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in weekly spotlights, community outreach events and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services.

Participate in a comprehensive development plan that includes deeply understanding Aon’s business areas, ethical standards, professional environment, networking opportunities, learning internal…