Senior Consultant, US Real Estate Research Team

Aon is looking for a Senior Consultant, US Real Estate Research Team in San Francisco, CA or 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? Our global manager research team comprises over 50 specialists, including more than 20 focused on private markets. Aon advises on over $100 billion of private markets assets globally.

As a Senior Consultant with Aon's US Real Estate Research Team, you will play a key role in conducting in-depth research and analysis on real estate funds, supporting client advisory work, and contributing to the ongoing monitoring of client portfolios. While the primary focus is on real estate, broader real asset experience (including infrastructure, timber and farmland) is highly desirable. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across private markets, with opportunities to participate in projects involving infrastructure and private equity as needed.

Currently, this is a hybrid role with three days mandatory in office but is subject to change.

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.

• 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 the preparation of pitch materials.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across private markets and other Aon teams.

As a Senior Consultant at Aon, you'll launch your career at one of the world's largest and most respected investment consulting firms. Our diverse client base-including pension schemes, charities, endowments, insurance companies, wealth platforms, and asset managers-means you'll gain 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 have the opportunity to learn from industry-leading professionals and work alongside market-leading investment managers.

You'll be supported in developing your skills through hands‑on experience with complex, high‑profile projects, and encouraged to grow your expertise across a broad spectrum of investment strategies. At Aon, your development is a priority, and you'll find clear pathways to progress your career within a collaborative and innovative 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

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 thermore, 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.

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…