Data Solutions Director

Overview

Aon is looking for a Director - Compensation, Data Solutions - Norwalk, CT, New York Metro Area. Aon is looking to welcome adata-driven consultant to support our Data Solutions team, focusing on clients in the financial services sector
. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing complex datasets, ensuring data quality, and translating insights into meaningful advisory support for compensation and organizational design.

Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in rewards by working with compensation survey products and data, sharing stories of project managing client engagements, and building and championing strong client relationships.

Preferred locations for the role include Norwalk CT / New York Metro Area.

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.

• Ingest, clean, and validate large datasets related to compensation and organizational structures.
• Ensure data integrity across multiple client segments, including Investment Banks, Commercial Banks, Asset management firms, and other sub-sectors within the Financial Services industry.
• Align client data with public filings and industry benchmarks to support high-quality deliverables.

• Develop a working understanding of compensation trends and organizational structures in Financial Services.
• Apply industry knowledge to contextualize data and identify meaningful insights for clients.
• Support benchmarking and analytics projects with a focus on relevance and accuracy for sector-specific needs.
• Support client relationship management and support activities across Financial Services clients

• Partner with consultants and stakeholders to deliver timely and impactful compensation benchmarking and organizational consulting (OC) engagements.
• Project Management consulting / advisory engagements

• Identify data issues and propose solutions to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, offshore, tech, business) to ensure smooth data flow and issue resolution.
• Contribute to the development of tools and templates that enhance data analysis and reporting.

• Opportunity to work with leading tech and life sciences firms.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Exposure to strategic projects that shape client talent and rewards strategies.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

• 7+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or other related areas of human resources preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in project management preferred.
• Data management skills, process orientation, and attention to detail are critical.
• Strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative).
• Able to work under tight deadlines while prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Bachelor's degree in related subjects (Business, Finance, Human Resources).

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self thermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 - $200,000 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.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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…