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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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- Law & Legal Services
- Fintech
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mergers and acquisitions consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
- Experience with financial modeling, LBO analysis, and DCF valuation
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for deal presentations and analysis
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and capital markets
- CFA or CPA certification preferred for senior or specialized roles
- Ability to manage multiple due diligence workstreams under tight deadlines
Tips for Your Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant Job Search
Quantify deal experience on your resume
List the transaction size, sector, and your specific role on each deal you supported. M&A hiring managers scan for dollar-value context and direct involvement, not just the name of the firm or the engagement.
Tailor your profile to deal stage
Some postings focus on origination and pitching, others on execution and integration. Read each job description for where the team spends most of its time, then lead your resume with matching experience to clear the first screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mergers and acquisitions consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your financial modeling samples ready
Many M&A interviews include a live or take-home modeling test. Keep a clean, anonymized LBO or DCF model ready to walk through, and practice narrating your assumptions out loud before you get to the technical round.
Prepare a deal-specific story for each interview
Pick one transaction you worked on end to end and rehearse a crisp explanation of the thesis, your contribution, and how it resolved. Interviewers ask this in the first ten minutes, and a vague answer signals limited deal exposure.
Negotiate offer timing around active processes
If you're mid-process with multiple firms, ask each for a one-week extension on exploding offers rather than accepting under pressure. Most M&A groups expect candidates to have competing conversations and will accommodate a reasonable request.
Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions consultants?
The most active employers for mergers and acquisitions consultants 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 concentrate at large investment banks, Big Four advisory practices, and boutique M&A advisory firms.
How many mergers and acquisitions consultant jobs are remote?
About 74% of mergers and acquisitions consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many consulting roles given the client-facing and deal-room nature of the work. Post-merger integration and strategy advisory roles tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility, while live deal execution roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a mergers and acquisitions consultant?
Start with a finance-related undergraduate degree and build Excel and financial modeling skills through coursework or self-study. Break in through investment banking analyst programs, Big Four transaction services, or corporate development rotations. Earning a CFA or completing an MBA accelerates progression into advisory roles, and each deal you close becomes the evidence that moves you into more senior engagements.
Can you get hired as a mergers and acquisitions consultant with little experience?
Entry-level candidates typically break in through analyst or associate programs at investment banks or advisory firms rather than applying directly to consultant titles. Demonstrating strong financial modeling skills, completing relevant coursework or case competitions, and securing internships in corporate finance or transaction services are the most reliable paths into the field without prior full-time deal experience.
What does the mergers and acquisitions consultant interview process look like?
Most M&A interview processes include an initial screening call, a technical round covering valuation methods and deal mechanics, a modeling test or case study, and a final round of behavioral interviews with senior team members. Candidates are typically asked to walk through a past transaction, explain their analytical process, and demonstrate how they handle ambiguity and tight deadlines common in live deal environments.
Where can I find and apply to mergers and acquisitions consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to mergers and acquisitions consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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