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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 mergers and acquisitions associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Experience building financial models including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analysis
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for deal presentations and transaction analysis
- Prior investment banking, private equity, or corporate development experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and stakeholder interaction
- CFA designation or progress toward certification preferred for senior associate roles
Tips for Your Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume for deal exposure
Hiring teams for mergers and acquisitions associate roles scan for deal counts, transaction sizes, and industry verticals you've worked on. List closed transactions by sector and role, not just responsibilities, so reviewers immediately see the depth of your deal experience.
Distinguish buy-side from sell-side experience
Job postings often specify buy-side or sell-side focus. Make your resume explicit about which side of transactions you've supported, whether that's advising acquirers, representing targets, or leading corporate development work internally for a company.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mergers and acquisitions associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry vertical before applying
Mergers and acquisitions associate roles in healthcare services, technology, or industrials require different sector fluency. Targeting postings in verticals where you've closed or modeled deals dramatically improves callback rates over applying broadly.
Prepare a live financial model for interviews
Many interview processes for this role include a take-home or live modeling test covering DCF, LBO, or accretion-dilution analysis. Having a clean, well-annotated model you built on a real deal ready to walk through signals both technical depth and professional polish.
Negotiate offer timing around deal cycle calendars
Firms often push start dates to align with fiscal year transitions or active deal pipelines. If you receive an offer with a delayed start, ask whether the timing is pipeline-driven and whether it affects signing bonus structure or year-end review eligibility.
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions associates?
The most active employers for mergers and acquisitions associates right now are CoreSite, West Monroe, and JPMorganChase, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at bulge-bracket banks, middle-market advisory firms, and large corporate development teams inside Fortune 500 companies.
How many mergers and acquisitions associate jobs are remote?
About 74% of mergers and acquisitions associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of live deal execution and client interaction. Corporate development roles at large companies tend to offer more hybrid flexibility than investment banking or advisory positions, which still lean heavily toward in-office work.
How do you become a mergers and acquisitions associate?
Most mergers and acquisitions associates start with an analyst role at an investment bank, private equity firm, or corporate development team and promote from within after demonstrating deal execution skills. Some candidates lateral from adjacent roles in equity research, management consulting, or accounting after building financial modeling depth. An MBA from a finance-focused program is a common path into associate roles at bulge-bracket banks for career changers.
How do you get hired as a mergers and acquisitions associate with little experience?
Candidates with limited direct deal experience can strengthen their profile by completing financial modeling courses, building a sample LBO or DCF model to share during interviews, and targeting boutique advisory firms or corporate development teams at mid-size companies that recruit from a broader pool than the largest banks. Internships in investment banking, even at regional firms, carry significant weight and are often the fastest entry point into a first full-time role.
What does the mergers and acquisitions associate interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen covering your deal background and motivations, followed by one or two rounds of technical interviews testing financial modeling, valuation methodology, and deal mechanics. Many firms then issue a case study or modeling test to complete under time constraints. Final rounds often include fit interviews with senior bankers or corporate development leaders who assess your communication skills and cultural alignment with the team.
Where can I find and apply to mergers and acquisitions associate jobs?
You can find and apply to mergers and acquisitions associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your deal experience, industry vertical, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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