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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 director jobs.
- 7-15 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, or corporate development
- Demonstrated track of leading end-to-end transaction execution and due diligence
- Advanced financial modeling skills including DCF, LBO, and accretion/dilution analysis
- MBA or CFA designation strongly preferred by most employers
- Experience managing cross-functional deal teams and external advisors
- Proficiency with valuation tools, data rooms, and ATS or CRM platforms used in deal flow management
Tips for Your Mergers and Acquisitions Director Job Search
Quantify deal value on your resume
List the total transaction value you've closed, the number of deals you've led, and the size of targets you've evaluated. Hiring committees for M&A director roles compare candidates on deal volume and complexity, so vague descriptions of 'managing transactions' won't hold up.
Tailor your resume to the buyer type
Corporate development teams at strategic acquirers care about synergy analysis and integration planning, while private equity firms weight financial modeling and deal sourcing. Reframe your experience to match the buyer type in each posting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mergers and acquisitions director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by transaction type
Filter for roles that name the deal structures you've worked on, whether leveraged buyouts, divestitures, joint ventures, or carve-outs. Directors hired for one deal type are rarely redeployed on another, so matching your background to the posting's focus sharpens your candidacy.
Prepare a deal sheet for interviews
Bring a one-page summary of your five to ten most significant transactions, including deal size, your specific role, and outcome. M&A interview panels routinely ask you to walk through past deals in detail, and a prepared deal sheet signals the rigor they expect at the director level.
Negotiate against competing offer timelines
M&A director searches move slowly, then accelerate without warning once a shortlist firms up. If you're in late-stage interviews at two firms simultaneously, disclose competing timelines professionally so each hiring team can align their process rather than lose you to a faster offer.
Mergers and Acquisitions Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions directors?
CoreSite, West Monroe, and JPMorganChase are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions directors right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at large-cap corporates building in-house corporate development teams and at private equity firms expanding their deal origination capacity.
How many mergers and acquisitions director jobs are remote?
About 74% of mergers and acquisitions director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of deal execution and management-team diligence. Sub-specializations in deal origination research and post-merger integration planning tend to offer more remote flexibility than roles centered on live transaction management.
How do you become a mergers and acquisitions director?
Most M&A directors move up through investment banking analyst and associate roles, then into a corporate development or private equity position where they lead deals independently. Building a record of closed transactions, developing financial modeling depth, and earning an MBA or CFA all accelerate progression. Directors typically take on a full transaction leadership role before receiving the title.
Can you get an M&A director role without direct deal experience?
It's uncommon but possible if you've led adjacent work, such as strategic planning, divestitures, or joint ventures, that required valuation, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination. Firms occasionally promote from internal finance or strategy roles when a candidate has managed a full transaction cycle in everything but title. Highlighting the scope and outcome of that adjacent work is what moves your application forward.
What does the mergers and acquisitions director interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a screening call with HR or a recruiter, a first-round interview with the hiring manager focused on your deal history, a technical round with case-based financial modeling or a live valuation exercise, and final-round panel interviews with senior leadership. Some employers also request a written deal memo or a presentation of a past transaction before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mergers and acquisitions director jobs?
You can find and apply to mergers and acquisitions director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your deal background, industry focus, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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