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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 manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience in M&A, investment banking, or corporate development
- Proficiency in financial modeling including DCF, LBO, and accretion-dilution analysis
- Experience managing end-to-end due diligence processes across financial and operational workstreams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations and deal memos
- CFA designation or progress toward it is preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Mergers and Acquisitions Manager Job Search
Quantify deals on your resume
List the transaction values, deal counts, and integration outcomes you owned, not just your responsibilities. M&A hiring managers compare candidates by the size and complexity of deals they've managed, so vague bullets about 'supporting transactions' get screened out fast.
Tailor applications to deal type
Corporate development teams at operating companies and M&A groups at financial advisory firms look for different things. Read each job description to identify whether the role is buy-side, sell-side, or integration-focused, then reorder your resume to lead with matching experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mergers and acquisitions manager 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 credentials visible
Many postings screen for Excel-based LBO, DCF, or accretion-dilution modeling. If you hold a relevant certification or completed rigorous coursework, name it explicitly in your resume's skills section rather than burying it in a job description.
Prepare a deal narrative for interviews
Interviewers will ask you to walk through a transaction you led or supported. Have one deal ready where you can explain the thesis, the diligence findings, the structure, and what happened post-close. Vague or rehearsed answers on this question are a common reason candidates don't advance.
Negotiate by anchoring to deal complexity
When discussing compensation at the offer stage, anchor to the complexity and volume of transactions in the role, not just your previous title. Roles that involve cross-border deals, carve-outs, or integration management typically carry different compensation bands than straightforward bolt-on acquisitions.
Mergers and Acquisitions Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions managers?
CoreSite, West Monroe, and JPMorganChase are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster at large financial institutions, private equity-backed portfolio companies, and multinational corporations with active acquisition pipelines.
How many mergers and acquisitions manager jobs are remote?
About 74% of mergers and acquisitions manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the deal-sensitive and relationship-driven nature of the role. Post-merger integration work and corporate development strategy roles have shown the most flexibility, while roles centered on live deal execution and client-facing advisory tend to require in-person presence.
How do you become a mergers and acquisitions manager?
Most mergers and acquisitions managers start in investment banking, corporate finance, or audit, then move into corporate development or advisory M&A roles after building financial modeling and due diligence skills. From there, managing a full transaction cycle, including diligence, structuring, and integration, is what positions you for a manager title. An MBA or CFA accelerates promotion at many firms.
Can you get a mergers and acquisitions manager role without direct deal experience?
It's difficult but not impossible. Candidates from adjacent fields like management consulting, corporate finance, or audit who have supported transactions in a limited capacity can bridge the gap by emphasizing transferable analytical skills and completing a financial modeling course or certification. Targeting smaller companies or private equity-backed businesses with lean deal teams is usually a more realistic entry point than starting at a large bank or advisory firm.
What does the mergers and acquisitions manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR or a recruiter is followed by a technical round focused on financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring concepts. Later rounds involve case studies or take-home deal analyses and behavioral interviews with senior members of the team. Final rounds often include a presentation where you walk through a transaction or strategic recommendation.
Where can I find and apply to mergers and acquisitions manager jobs?
You can find and apply to mergers and acquisitions manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your experience level and deal focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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