Americas Risk Senior Manager

About the role

The Americas Risk Senior Manager position at Cushman & Wakefield is responsible for the leadership and management of the risk management function in North America. This role partners with the regional business units and corporate functions to provide effective risk management that aligns with Cushman & Wakefield's global risk management strategy.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage internal relationships with the business units and corporate functions to facilitate the identification, evaluation, and understanding of risks across the company
• Provide subject matter expertise, ongoing consultation, and training to the business leaders regarding internal and external risk management issues
• Support in the placement and negotiation of regional and contract specific insurance programs with the company’s insurance brokers
• Support for client and vendor contract negotiations, including leading the negotiation of insurance provisions and identification of scope issues
• Manage the reporting and resolution of property and casualty insurance claims within authority
• Oversee and manage a team of in-house claims managers, third party claims administrator (TPA), and other relevant parties to drive positive claim outcomes for all US and Canada workers compensation, general liability, and auto claims
• Cook routine functions of the US and Canada insurance programs, including annual policy audits, state required filings and notices, and certificate of insurance issuance
• Identify loss drivers and claims trends; partner with the business teams and other corporate functions to create and implement loss control initiatives to reduce claims frequency and severity and reduce the company’s Total Cost of Risk
• Assist with M&A due diligence and integration of the acquired company into Cushman & Wakefield’s insurance and risk management programs
• Partner with the cross-functional teams on vendor management and compliance
• Ensure claims and other risk data is accurately maintained in the company’s Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and other internal and external systems
• Prepare and present risk reports to management as required or requested
• Partner with other regional risk managers on global or cross-regional projects
• Assist with other regional risk and insurance projects as requested or needed

Requirements

• Ability to assess and negotiate insurance coverage and contractual risk and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and implement corrective action
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including oral and written communication, collaboration, negotiation, conflict mediation, and ability to work with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytic and strategic thinker capable of translating senior-level direction and corporate risk management policies and procedures to structured, practical, efficient and effective business processes
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated sound business judgement; develops talent for the future
• Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills, with the ability to adapt to project developments, communicate clearly, demonstrate leadership, drive results, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in risk management, business or other related field but not required
• 7+ years of experience in corporate risk management and/or corporate insurance roles with progressive responsibility
• Strong background in property and casualty insurance coverages
• Experience managing high deductible and self-insurance programs
• Experience identifying current and emerging trends in risk management in internal and external environments
• Experience managing a team

Skills

• Risk management and/or insurance designation (ARM, CPCU, or similar) preferred but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Computer proficiency to utilize online Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs
• Competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements

Pay

$127,500.00 - $150,000.00

Schedule

Full-time