Director, Risk Advisory

Arthur J. Gallagher•Fairlawn, OH

About The Position

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what s possible. As part of our global team, you ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale. The Director, Risk Solutions is responsible for managing client accounts, executing on risk strategies, and ensuring quality delivery of services to optimize our clients total cost of risk. The Director, Risk Solutions leads and develops a team of risk analysts as they partner with clients to implement strategies, complete the annual risk management processes, negotiate third party agreements, manage client documentation, and fulfill reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 6 years experience in safety and loss control required.
Must have valid driver's license and dependable automobile transportation available.
Required to survey client properties; entails negotiating non-public access areas, climbing, lifting, sitting, standing and walking.
Able to effectively prioritize assignments.
Good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented

Nice To Haves

Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Responsibilities

Act as the day-to-day point of contact for all assigned clients to ensure the delivery of quality services to optimize total cost of risk.
Manage the tactical aspects of client engagements for large and complex clients.
Collaborate with and foster partnerships between clients, brokers, underwriters, internal claims management and risk management teams and other parties to manage the annual risk management process for large and complex clients.
Execute on defined risk strategies.
Ensure client reporting is completed in a timely manner and provides the type and level of information needed for quality decision making.
Lead and oversee due diligence and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestures.
Expand risk management knowledge and skills by participating in thought leadership and/or deepening specialized knowledge about topics including, but not limited to, business continuity plannings, and enterprise risk management.
Lead and manage a team of senior risk analysts, and/or risk analysts to ensure quality control throughout their base of assigned clients.
Define team goals, track progress, and manage activities to achieve goals.
Develop Senior Associates and Associate skills and knowledge by educating and training them on intent and process of completing tasks.
Delegate work in a manner that promotes increasing responsibility over time and a balanced workload across team members.
Set performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct employee performance reviews.
Create a team-based environment that reinforces the company s values of intelligence, integrity, consistency, energy, advocacy, service and respect.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program