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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
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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 specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Experience building financial models including DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for deal presentations and valuation work
- Familiarity with due diligence processes covering financial, legal, and operational workstreams
- CFA designation or progress toward it is frequently preferred for senior roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing deal documentation
Tips for Your Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to deal stages
Hiring managers want to see where you contributed in a transaction lifecycle. Specify whether your experience covers origination, due diligence, valuation, or integration, and name the deal types you worked on, such as leveraged buyouts or carve-outs.
Quantify deal value without overstating your role
List the total transaction value you supported, but clarify your specific contribution. Saying you modeled a 200-million-dollar acquisition as an analyst reads more credibly than implying you led it, and experienced interviewers will probe both.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mergers and acquisitions specialist 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 specialty
Filter job postings by the transaction types named in the description, such as public-company deals, divestitures, or cross-border transactions. Applying to roles that match your deal exposure gives your application immediate relevance over generalist candidates.
Prepare a walk-through of one closed deal
Most M&A interviews include a request to walk through a transaction you worked on. Prepare a tight, two-minute narrative covering the rationale, your role in diligence or modeling, any obstacles, and the outcome. Practice it until it sounds natural.
Negotiate offer terms beyond base compensation
M&A specialist offers often include deal bonuses, carry, or performance-based incentives tied to transaction close. When reviewing an offer, ask specifically how those components are structured, what triggers payment, and whether unvested amounts transfer if the firm is acquired.
Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions specialists?
CoreSite, West Monroe, and JPMorganChase are hiring the most mergers and acquisitions specialists 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 investment banks, private equity firms, and large corporate development teams inside Fortune 500 companies.
How many mergers and acquisitions specialist jobs are remote?
About 74% of mergers and acquisitions specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how deal-sensitive the role is in live transaction environments. Post-merger integration planning and financial modeling roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while origination and client-facing advisory positions typically require more in-person presence.
How do you become a mergers and acquisitions specialist?
Most mergers and acquisitions specialists start with a finance, accounting, or economics degree and gain early experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or audit. Building fluency in financial modeling, particularly DCF and LBO structures, is essential. Many practitioners then pursue a CFA or an MBA to move into more senior deal roles or transition from advisory into corporate development.
Can you get hired as a mergers and acquisitions specialist with little experience?
Entry-level roles do exist, usually titled M&A analyst or corporate development analyst, and they typically require strong financial modeling skills over direct deal experience. Internships at investment banks or Big Four transaction advisory groups are the most common entry point. Building a valuation case study for your resume, using a publicly announced deal, can demonstrate readiness when your direct experience is limited.
What does the mergers and acquisitions specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a first-round interview covering your deal experience and technical finance knowledge. Later rounds often include a modeling test or case study, such as building a merger model or analyzing an acquisition target. Final rounds generally involve senior stakeholders who assess your judgment on deal rationale, risk identification, and communication under time pressure.
Where can I find and apply to mergers and acquisitions specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to mergers and acquisitions specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles at investment banks, private equity firms, and corporate development teams. Find roles that fit your experience and deal focus, then apply directly to each listing.
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