Practice Aon Interview Questions
Aon interviews reward people who can speak fluently about markets, structure their thinking under time pressure, and articulate a specific, well-reasoned answer to "why us?" Preparation makes the difference at every stage.
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How Aon interviews work
A recorded video interview with 3–5 behavioral questions. You get 30 seconds to prepare and up to 3 minutes to answer each. No live interviewer — just you, your webcam, and a countdown timer.
If you pass the HireVue, HR or a junior team member interviews you on your motivations, CV, and commercial awareness. This stage tests whether your written application matches your verbal delivery.
A concentrated day of back-to-back interviews covering behaviorals, technicals, and cultural fit. IBD and markets candidates should also expect questions on deals, valuation concepts, and macro themes.
Common Aon behavioral interview questions
These represent the types of questions you'll face at Aon. ScreenReady generates realistic variations of these for each mock session.
- "Give me an example of when you contributed significantly to a team's success."
- "Give me an example of when your attention to detail prevented a significant error."
- "Walk me through your CV and explain why you're applying to Aon specifically."
- "Tell me about a situation where you worked effectively under significant time pressure."
- "Tell me about a time you showed initiative and went beyond what was expected of you."
Tips for your Aon interview
Finance interviewers connect behavioral answers to commercial judgement. Where possible, show you understand the business context behind the situation you're describing — not just the interpersonal dynamics.
Reading about HireVue is fundamentally different from doing a HireVue. The combination of time pressure, recording anxiety, and no feedback loop catches most candidates off guard. Simulate it at least five times before the real thing.
With 90 seconds to 3 minutes per question, aim for 90–120 seconds — crisp, complete, and confident. Candidates who run long lose marks on delivery. Stop when your point is fully made, even if time remains.
Scripted answers sound robotic on camera and fall apart under follow-up questions. Internalise the key points of each story so you can tell it naturally, in sequence, at any pace the interviewer needs.
Frequently asked questions
What technical knowledge do I need for a finance interview?
For front-office roles, expect questions on valuation basics (DCF, comparable company analysis), financial statements, and current market themes. For technology or operations roles, the interview is typically behavioral with limited finance theory required.
How competitive is the Aon application process?
Finance recruiting at leading firms is extremely competitive. Most bulge-bracket and elite boutique programmes receive far more applications than they have places. Each stage is designed to filter candidates — the HireVue alone eliminates a large majority of applicants.
Does Aon use HireVue or recorded video interviews?
Most major banks, asset managers, and financial firms use HireVue or a comparable recorded video platform for early-stage screening. Expect 3–5 behavioral questions with strict time limits and no live interviewer present.
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