Associate Risk Manager

Chevron • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Chevron is looking for an insurance professional in our Corporate Treasury Department. The position of Associate Risk Manager has responsibility in two key areas: 1) support of the analytical design and implementation of Business Unit & Corporate insurance programs, in coordination with Treasury management, Chevron's business teams and external stakeholders (e.g., insurance brokers and underwriters); and 2) assistance to business units and capital project teams for technical insurance expertise and advice, including contract analysis, and project-specific insurance programs for joint ventures. As one of a team of Treasury and insurance professionals, the Associate Risk Manager works closely with business unit staffs, internal legal groups, and other Treasury groups as appropriate. Some domestic and international travel (up to 15%) can be expected. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and diverse team supporting an international portfolio of assets and organizations across the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of Risk Management experience, either in a corporate insurance environment, an insurance brokerage firm or insurance company.
• Energy, Marine or large-scale manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel to locations that Chevron operates anywhere in the world when required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is helpful, but not required.
• Advanced level knowledge in design, development and placement of insurance programs- using both commercial markets and captives.
• Broad technical knowledge of the typical insurance programs & coverages common with Chevron's operations and the energy industry in general.
• Specialized knowledge in D&O, shipping and marine, aviation, or worker's compensation insurances helpful, but not required.
• Familiarity with the risks and insurance aspects associated with emerging businesses of the energy transition (hydrogen, CCUS, SAF, biofuels, etc.) a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with an appreciation for being proactive.
• Outstanding prioritization and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, resourceful with the ability to see the big picture while not losing sight of the details.
• Ability to connect on shared goals. Build relationships with functional and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfortable offering suggestions & recommendations. Work collaboratively and recognize other's contributions.
• Meet commitments and obligations.
• Comfortable with a variety of technologies.
• Fluent in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Is aware of cause-and-effect relationships. Recognizes ambiguity and asks informed questions.
• Develops conclusions that are based on evidence/data and encourages others to make data-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with business units and corporate staff for the compilation of underwriting information required to support the process of arranging insurance.
• Respond to external stakeholders (brokers, underwriters) on requests for specific underwriting questions and issues, which commonly involves coordination with various internal operating groups.
• Evaluate insurance program alternatives and provide analytic support to Treasury management in helping to frame and implement preferred designs.
• Review draft insurance policy terms and conditions in coordination with brokers; finalize insurance policies and coordinate payment of premiums.
• Work closely with business units to identify, assess and mitigate key risks by means of appropriate insurance solutions.
• Coordinate the insurance claim recovery process for those programs arranged by the Associate Risk Manager and potentially for other company programs.
• Coordinate with business teams to arrange & facilitate broker RFP's as required.
• Support business units and legal groups for review of exceptions to company's standard contract insurance language.
• Liaise with Chevron commercial representatives in developing preferred language in various foundation agreements, such as JOA's.
• Communicate with contractors and vendors to explain and defend the company's position on insurance requirements in Chevron contract models.
• Review requests made to Chevron from outside parties for evidence of insurance; review contract obligations of Chevron; provide counsel to business and legal groups, and develop self-insurance letters or certificates of insurance, as required.
• Coordinate with business units and joint venture partners for insurance programs required pursuant to contract or other local obligations.
• Support the company's major capital projects, for both contract review and construction insurance requirements.
• Consider the effective use of captives for the required insurance.
• Arrange and administer other unique insurance programs which may be required in special circumstances.
• Act as the insurance subject matter expert and advise internal teams on potential risks and coverage requirements for specific assets.
• Assist in formulating the tender documents and provide guidance in the tender evaluation and selection process.
• Support commercial teams involved with various transactions, including divestitures or acquisitions.
• Remain current with insurance marketplace trends and developments to ensure awareness of available coverages, changes in insurance law and major legal decisions.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with business units, peers and external stakeholders (brokers, underwriters, loss adjusters).
• Provide guidance to business units on Chevron's insurance principles and philosophy, and assist with questions relating to Chevron's insurance approach.
• Prepare ad-hoc presentations and analyses as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree