AON Graduate Programme gives you room to grow alongside talented colleagues, helping you find opportunities that play to your strengths — so that you’re able to work confidently with our clients and give them the expert advice they need.
As you build a successful career with us, we’ll give you everything you need to shine in a client-facing role, become a technical specialist in your individual area and advise our clients on our market-leading products.
We’ll also enrol you in our Launch development programme, which is designed to support your role, help you refine your professional skills and expand your network.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a relevant Degree.
The following degrees are an advantage, however other degrees will be considered:
- BCom Risk and Insurance. Quantitative Risk Management. Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or civil).
- Be between the ages of 19 and 26.
- No working experience, no previous graduate programs.
- Mature and professional demeanor.
- Involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to cultivate relationships.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- The ability to work independently.
- Adaptability and learning agility.
- Positive attitude. Results-orientation. Strong PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
HOW TO APPLY
Be willing to be registered as a FAIS representative under supervision with the Financial Services Conduct Authority.
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Business knowledge
In order to set ourselves apart from the competition, our consultants need to be at the top of their game; after all, our clients rely on our world-class expertise. So we’ve designed our graduate programme to set you up for success. It’ll give you broad-reaching business acumen, as well as comprehensive knowledge of all our business solutions.
This includes:
- Professional study (where relevant). We’ll support your industry qualifications through our Go Further programme (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher). This programme combines study with on-the-job experience to help you put theory into practice
- Knowledge sessions We have a wealth of experienced individuals who’ll spend time with you, explaining the makeup and technical capabilities of our business
- Hands-on learning We’ll equip you with fundamental compliance and regulatory knowledge to ensure our clients receive excellent advice and service
Professional skills
Putting the knowledge you gain into practice takes skill. That’s why the professional skills development we provide is industry-focused and experiential.
It includes:
- Commercial awareness
- Building networks and personal brand
- Followership; stage one of leadership
- Project management and productivity
- Verbal communication and presentation skills
- Resilience
Relationships
We’ll help you build relationships with people who have the experience, knowledge and skills that you’ll look to develop yourself over time. Our business leaders are committed to your future, and we encourage you to make the most of your time with them.
Some key relationships we’ll help you to develop are:
- Your early careers network. You will be introduced to colleagues from all areas of the business, which will help you to build your support network from day one and navigate your way in our organisation
- Your ‘connector’. To help you settle into the business as quickly as possible, and find answers to any questions you may have, we’ll put you in touch with a connector. Your connector will help you to settle into the business and feel at home
- Business seniors There are many senior and experienced people within Aon who will take an active interest in your development
- HR, talent development and the early careers team. They’re all here to open doors for you, and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and career
To explore the technical graduate programmes we run, check out the links to the right of this page. Our graduate programmes are very popular, so please make sure you apply early and research your application thoroughly.
- Stream 1:
Actuarial Consulting – General Insurance - Stream 2:
Actuarial Consulting – Pensions - Stream 3:
Investment Consulting - Stream 4:
Insurance, Reinsurance and Risk Management - Stream 5:
Employee Benefits Broking and Consulting - Stream 6:
Global Risk Consulting – Captive Solutions - Stream 7:
Human Capital Solutions Consulting - Stream 8:
Insurance Strategy Consulting - Stream 9:
Cybersecurity

Aon Graduate Virtual Experience Program
The Aon Graduate Virtual Experience Program is now live. In this program, you’ll learn about our business and develop a variety of valuable skills that will help you stand out in the application and assessment process.