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Interested in a career in Mergers & Acquisitions? If you enjoy building relationships with clients and colleagues, analyzing data, and driving innovation, apply today to join Aon’s Mergers & Acquisitions team!
We are hiring a Human Capital M&A Associate Project Manager for our St. Louis Mergers & Acquisitions human capital diligence team. As part of an industry-leading team within our M&A and Transaction Solutions business group, you will help advise clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Recently voted one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes, we are a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, reinsurance, and health and wealth solutions to our clients. Over 60,000 colleagues in over 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
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
- Assist with leading and supporting M&A human capital due diligence engagements
- Work directly with private equity or corporate clients as well as their other outside advisors which include tax, legal and financial advisors.
- Coordinate with internal resources including health, retirement and talent teams, actuarial and financial experts, originators and other team members to develop diligence findings and solutions
- Assist with managing and executing client deliverables including an end-of-project report, interim email updates, and phone conversations
- Analyze employee demographics, health plan insurance coverage and claims history, retirement programs, executive compensation, worker classification, ERISA compliance, and the people-related matters of the draft purchase agreement and disclosures
- Work with and assist originators in establishing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and converting due diligence targets to ongoing clients
- Assist with providing ongoing relationship management oversight to private equity clients
- Help prepare proposals and make presentations to clients
How this opportunity is different
These roles fall under Aon’s Early Career Development program, known as Launch. Building on the development colleagues receive in the role they are hired into, the Launch program is a supplemental development program for recent college recruits to mentor and develop future leaders of the firm. This 10-month development program begins every summer and includes in-person sessions, networking opportunities, self-study and global leader calls.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
We are looking for collaborators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, excellent teammates, effective communicators, relationship builders, and future leaders.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
- Project management – coordinate activities and information flow from a group of people within specified time frames
- Strategic and analytical skills – attention to detail while also being able to draw connections in order to provide overall conclusions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate well and at the appropriate level with a wide range of colleagues
- Interest in learning about human capital solutions and how they apply to businesses of all sizes and industries
- Ability to perform under stress / tight time frames
- Ability to develop relationships / build confidence of others (both internally and externally) based upon work performed
- Financial – basic understanding of financial statements, reports, and accounting
- Results oriented
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Background in human resources, M&A, health and benefits analytics, or business administration and management
- Experience working in both office and virtual settings
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.
Pay Transparency Laws
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $63,000 to $80,500 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.
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.
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.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
#LI-CS6
#AonLaunchUS
Interested in a career in Mergers & Acquisitions? If you enjoy building relationships with clients and colleagues, analyzing data, and driving innovation, apply today to join Aon’s Mergers & Acquisitions team!
We are hiring a Human Capital M&A Associate Project Manager for our St. Louis Mergers & Acquisitions human capital diligence team. As part of an industry-leading team within our M&A and Transaction Solutions business group, you will help advise clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Recently voted one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes, we are a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, reinsurance, and health and wealth solutions to our clients. Over 60,000 colleagues in over 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
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
- Assist with leading and supporting M&A human capital due diligence engagements
- Work directly with private equity or corporate clients as well as their other outside advisors which include tax, legal and financial advisors.
- Coordinate with internal resources including health, retirement and talent teams, actuarial and financial experts, originators and other team members to develop diligence findings and solutions
- Assist with managing and executing client deliverables including an end-of-project report, interim email updates, and phone conversations
- Analyze employee demographics, health plan insurance coverage and claims history, retirement programs, executive compensation, worker classification, ERISA compliance, and the people-related matters of the draft purchase agreement and disclosures
- Work with and assist originators in establishing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and converting due diligence targets to ongoing clients
- Assist with providing ongoing relationship management oversight to private equity clients
- Help prepare proposals and make presentations to clients
How this opportunity is different
These roles fall under Aon’s Early Career Development program, known as Launch. Building on the development colleagues receive in the role they are hired into, the Launch program is a supplemental development program for recent college recruits to mentor and develop future leaders of the firm. This 10-month development program begins every summer and includes in-person sessions, networking opportunities, self-study and global leader calls.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
We are looking for collaborators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, excellent teammates, effective communicators, relationship builders, and future leaders.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
- Project management – coordinate activities and information flow from a group of people within specified time frames
- Strategic and analytical skills – attention to detail while also being able to draw connections in order to provide overall conclusions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate well and at the appropriate level with a wide range of colleagues
- Interest in learning about human capital solutions and how they apply to businesses of all sizes and industries
- Ability to perform under stress / tight time frames
- Ability to develop relationships / build confidence of others (both internally and externally) based upon work performed
- Financial – basic understanding of financial statements, reports, and accounting
- Results oriented
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Background in human resources, M&A, health and benefits analytics, or business administration and management
- Experience working in both office and virtual settings
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.
Pay Transparency Laws
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $63,000 to $80,500 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.
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.
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.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
#LI-CS6
#AonLaunchUS
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
- Fintech
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Accounting & Auditing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of mergers and acquisitions jobs.
- 10 or more years of M&A, investment banking, or corporate development experience
- Demonstrated leadership of full deal cycles from origination through close
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills including DCF and LBO analysis
- Experience managing cross-functional due diligence teams and external advisors
- MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, or a related field
- Strong executive communication and board-level presentation skills
Tips for Your Head of Mergers and Acquisitions Job Search
Quantify deal value in your resume
Hiring committees for head of mergers and acquisitions roles want deal metrics, not duties. List transaction sizes, number of deals closed, and integration outcomes you led. Vague language like 'managed M&A activity' will not move you past the first screen.
Tailor your pitch to buy-side vs. sell-side
Corporate development teams and investment banks look for different things. Buy-side roles weight strategic fit analysis and board-level communication. Sell-side roles weight deal origination and client management. Adjust your resume and cover letter to match whichever mandate the posting describes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of mergers and acquisitions openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight integration leadership separately
Many candidates bury post-merger integration work inside deal descriptions. Employers hiring for head of mergers and acquisitions often weigh integration execution as heavily as origination, so give it its own section or bullet block with specific scope and results.
Prepare a live deal case for first-round interviews
Many first-round interviews for this role include a current-deal discussion. Pick a recent public transaction, walk through the strategic rationale, valuation approach, and integration risks. Interviewers use this to assess how you think, not just what you know.
Negotiate total comp, not just base
Head of mergers and acquisitions offers almost always include deal bonuses, long-term incentives, or carried interest. Know which components matter most to you before the offer conversation, and ask explicitly how the deal incentive structure works before accepting.
Head of Mergers and Acquisitions Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of mergers and acquisitionss?
The companies hiring the most head of mergers and acquisitionss right now include CoreSite, West Monroe, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster at large corporates running active acquisition programs and private equity-backed platforms in growth mode.
How many head of mergers and acquisitions jobs are remote?
About 74% of head of mergers and acquisitions openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly in-person given its board-level and cross-functional demands. Strategy and integration planning work is more likely to allow remote days, while origination and deal execution roles typically require on-site presence for stakeholder management.
How do you become a head of mergers and acquisitions?
Most people reach this role by progressing through investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, building direct deal experience at each stage. Moving into director or VP-level M&A roles first is the standard path. An MBA from a well-regarded program accelerates promotion in many organizations, and demonstrating integration leadership, not just origination, distinguishes candidates at the final step into a head-level seat.
Can you get a head of mergers and acquisitions role with limited deal experience?
It is uncommon to land a head of mergers and acquisitions role without substantial deal experience, but candidates from adjacent fields like strategy consulting, restructuring, or corporate finance can be competitive if they can demonstrate deal-adjacent work such as build-versus-buy analysis, divestiture planning, or integration project leadership. Targeting smaller companies or platform businesses backed by private equity often gives non-traditional candidates more access than large public corporations do.
What does the head of mergers and acquisitions interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a screening call with HR or a talent partner, a structured interview with the CFO or CEO, a live deal case or take-home modeling exercise, and panel interviews with cross-functional leaders in finance, legal, and operations. Final-stage candidates often present a deal thesis or integration framework to a senior committee before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to head of mergers and acquisitions jobs?
You can find and apply to head of mergers and acquisitions jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and target company type.
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