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Aon · 4 days ago

Chief Economist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Aon is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Economist to develop strategic responses to economic trends and events. This high-impact role will shape Aon’s thought leadership, advise senior executives, and engage clients across industries.

ConsultingProfessional ServicesRisk Management

Responsibilities

Develop strategic, forward-looking responses to economic trends and events tailored to colleagues and clients

Deliver tailored economic briefings to C-suite clients and boards across industries

Support business development by participating in key client meetings, RFPs, and renewals

Collaborate with account teams to co-create economic strategies that address industry & client-specific risks and opportunities

Serve as a trusted advisor during periods of economic uncertainty, offering scenario analysis and strategic guidance

Adapt, develop and implement economic models to forecast market trends and assess policy impacts

Provide real-time economic insights to Aon’s CEO, CFO, and senior leadership

Partner with Investor Relations and Strategy teams to align economic narratives with corporate positioning

Guide organizational responses to economic crises and advise on strategic planning

Work across Aon’s business units—Risk, Health, Wealth, Talent, Reinsurance, and Data & Analytics—to embed economic insights into solutions and go-to-market strategies

Partner with Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs to amplify Aon’s economic perspective

Support Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs with economic context for regulatory and policy developments

Contribute to internal enablement by equipping teams with economic tools, training, and content

Coordinate with internal experts and, where applicable, lead research initiatives to produce policy briefs and economic insights

Act as Aon’s lead economic spokesperson in global media and public forums

Deliver timely commentary on macroeconomic developments and market-moving events

Represent Aon at major conferences, including Investor Day and industry summits

Develop and publish thought leadership content including white papers, podcasts, and economic outlooks

Represent the organization in public forums and collaborate with external institutions like think tanks and universities

Qualification

PhD in EconomicsEconomic analysis experienceGlobal economic systems knowledgePublic policy experienceFinancial services experienceWriting skillsExecutive presenceMedia communicationResearch leadershipCollaboration skills