Executive Benefits Analyst - Nonqualified Deferred Compensation / 409A Plan Administration

Executive Benefits Analyst - Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) / 409A Plan Administration

Are you an experienced benefits professional who thrives in a client-facing, consultative role? Do you enjoy managing complex executive benefit programs and serving as a trusted partner to plan sponsors and participants?

Join Aon's Executive Benefits team and play a key role in the administration and ongoing management of nonqualified deferred compensation and supplemental benefit plans for corporate clients.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work virtually and from our Atlanta, GA office.

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.

This role is responsible for end-to-end administration and client relationship management for nonqualified deferred compensation and executive benefit programs. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical knowledge, client service excellence, and strong problem-solving skills to support both plan sponsors and participants.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong, trusted relationships with plan sponsors and internal stakeholders
• Oversee ongoing administration of nonqualified deferred compensation and supplemental benefit plans
• Manage and execute annual enrollment processes, including communications and participant outreach
• Provide participant-level support, including handling complex inquiries related to plan provisions, distributions, and account activity
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting to plan sponsors, ensuring alignment with plan provisions and client expectations
• Partner with clients on plan design considerations, operational improvements, and issue resolution
• Identify and proactively address administrative issues, escalating and coordinating solutions as needed
• Evaluate processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client experience
• Ensure compliance with plan documents, internal procedures, and applicable regulations

Aon's Executive Benefits practice has supported corporate clients for decades in designing and administering executive benefit programs, including deferred compensation, COLI/BOLI structures, and supplemental disability plans. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility programs while developing deep expertise in a specialized area of benefits.

• 3-7+ years of experience in nonqualified deferred compensation, executive benefits, or complex retirement/benefits administration
• Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role with direct accountability for service delivery
• Strong understanding of plan administration, participant transactions, and reporting requirements
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to translate complex plan provisions into clear, actionable information
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving capabilities

• Experience working with NQDC platforms, recordkeepers, or executive benefits consulting firms
• Knowledge of 409A, distribution events, and executive compensation structures
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (data analysis, reporting)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $75,000 - $90,000 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 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.

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 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 for our colleagues as well.

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 and inclusive 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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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