Senior Director - Alternative Risk Transfer (ART)

About the role

The Senior Director is responsible for driving the expansion of the Company’s Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) strategy by implementing the go-to-market and industry-aligned operating model while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute industry leading ART Solutions in North America through a deep understanding of clients’ needs and market capabilities
• Work with client relationship teams and broking colleagues to build awareness of the WTW strategy and capabilities in the ART Solutions space
• Implement sales strategy and approach to systemic lead generation in key regions and industries
• Enhance, harmonize and distribute sales collateral
• Provide ART thought leadership through the development and publishing of research material, presentations and speaking engagements
• Matrix with analytics professionals throughout WTW
• Lead sales and delivery of complex engagements
• Travel internationally as required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Geography/GIS, Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Agricultural Science, or a related quantitative field preferred but not required
• 8+ years of experience in Alternative Risk Transfer (ART), risk management, financial product development, insurance, reinsurance, or related disciplines required
• Prior brokerage, underwriting, insurance, or reinsurance experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrated track record of successful sales and business development
• Strong understanding of weather and climate risks, including hurricanes, tropical cyclones, severe convective storms, flooding, precipitation patterns, temperature extremes, and wildfire-related hazards
• Knowledge of weather, climate, and environmental data sources, including NOAA, USGS, satellite, and third-party providers
• Experience evaluating data quality and its applicability to insurance, reinsurance, and parametric risk solutions
• Experience with parametric insurance, weather risk transfer, or climate risk products preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• High level of personal integrity and professional judgment
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retail Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.