Job Description

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Senior Risk Consultant

Do you know how to build effective relationships with clients? Are you prepared to travel locally and internationally? We are hiring!

Aon South Africa is hiring a Senior Risk Consultant/Portfolio Manager to join our Property Risk Control and Engineering Practice department, located at our Head Office in Sandton based on a hybrid basis.

The role of Senior Risk Consultant focuses on developing structured solutions to client's risk management challenges / exposures, including research and preparing accurate proposals, assignment plans and report writing.

Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, new business prospects, broking colleagues and insurers.

Developing consistent approaches to the delivery of consulting programs to existing and prospective clients.

Adhering to all established standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records for each project while keeping within assigned budgets.

Generating new and expanded business opportunities and contributing to the development of the capabilities, direction and profile of the practice.

Assisting the business unit manager/s, in managing client programs and accounts, including, compiling and agreeing scopes of work, preparing and maintaining client account service schedules, allocating work, if not undertaken by the incumbent, and providing detail for monthly invoicing.

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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Client account / portfolio management.

Perform a range of insurance and property risk control surveys / assessments.

Risk Control Organization - Assisting with the development and structure of a risk control strategy and organization together with policies, procedures and practices.

Asset Protection - Fire and Perils: evaluation and assessment of material damage and Business Interruption risks and loss potentials for both general and highly protected risks, advice on protective/preventive measures and damage limitation controls.

Asset Protection - Security: general and specific review on security exposures, advice on the implementation of standards and procedures for protecting people, property and information as well as physical and electronic resources.

Health and Safety - management system audits, general and specific risk assessments, policy development, design and implementation of appropriate safety standards and procedures, specialist advice on legal requirements and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Other responsibilities include:

• Engineering - evaluation of mechanical and electrical installations and systems. Identification of critical equipment, protections and preventive maintenance programmes, building structure reviews and monitoring of infrared and earthing surveys.
• Fire Engineering - all aspects of fire engineering from design, monitoring tender submissions to approving drawings and commissioning of fire protection and detection systems.
• Emergency Planning Procedures - Identify vital services and vulnerable areas and potentially hazardous goods/materials. Review existing plans and assist with the implementation of the full spectrum of emergencies, which may arise, taking various threats into consideration.
• Business Continuity Planning - Project initiation, risk and business impact analysis, strategy development, liaison with other parties, detailed planning advice on plan preparation and contents. Staff training, plan testing and maintenance.
• Motor Fleet - Management system audits, general risk assessments, policy development, design and implementation of appropriate operating standards and procedures.
• Information Technology - Assessments of hardware and software fire and security protection standards, data and access control procedures and disaster recovery planning.
• Insurance Reports - All types of insurer related reports, EML/MPLs, Post Loss surveys, Engineering Breakdown surveys.
• Additional Services - Coordinate our outsourced specialist consultants who provide audits on liability, environmental issues and compliance, IT systems and structure.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications

• Be in possession of Grade 12 (Matric).
• Be in a possession of a formal tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field.
• A post-graduate qualification in Risk Management and /or NHD in Fire Engineering will be an advantage.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Have a high work ethic and must have the ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment and work to strict deadlines.
• Be a team player, have the ability to build good relationships, support and actively participate in, and contribute to any team initiatives.
• Possesses sophisticated analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities.
• Usage of automated tools and computer technology.
• Possess competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be prepared to travel locally and internationally - must have drivers license and reliable own transport.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of property loss control standards in industries including but not limited to mining / mineral processing, power and utilities, manufacturing and real estate.
• Be dependable and respect confidentiality.
• Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of risk management and loss control technical disciplines and should have, or be willing to obtain, professional designations.
• Individual with knowledge of the principles and practices within a technical / professional field.

Experience

• Have a minimum of five years related experience.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, 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, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform crucial job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

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