Regional Risk Manager, NAM/LAM

Maersk • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maersk is seeking a Regional Risk Manager to lead key insurance and risk management processes across North America and Latin America. This newly created regional role brings insurance and risk management expertise closer to the business, strengthens ownership and consistency across the frontline organization, and connects regional operations with the global Risk Management organization.

The role acts as a trusted business partner, helping teams assess risks, articulate risk appetite, and navigate insurance, risk transfer, contractual, and physical risks. The manager translates global frameworks into practical regional solutions and combines regional leadership, hands-on problem solving, stakeholder partnership, and insurance expertise. The position also offers the opportunity to shape how the role evolves. Approximately three team members report to the role.

The position is based on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina, five days per week. The anticipated starting salary is $150,000–$165,000, subject to adjustment based on market conditions, experience, and location. Applicants for U.S. positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in insurance, underwriting, brokerage, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of insurance policy structures, coverage interpretation, insurance programs, and renewal processes.
• Experience reviewing contracts, insurance provisions, or liability provisions.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and operational teams, combining technical expertise with a practical, service-oriented approach.
• Strong business partnering skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret, and communicate complex operational, exposure, and risk information.
• Leadership skills and the ability to support and develop a regional team while working across international and cross-functional environments.
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marine, aviation, logistics, shipping, cargo, or transportation insurance is highly desirable.
• A legal background is an advantage but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional insurance activities across North America and Latin America, including insurance placement, claims support, insurance finance matters, and loss prevention.
• Manage regional and local insurance programs, coordinating risk assessments, exposure and insurance information, valuations, local policies, premium allocation, invoicing, and claims documentation.
• Partner with business and functional stakeholders to translate Maersk’s insurance framework into practical, responsive solutions for regional operations.
• Manage relationships with insurers, brokers, surveyors, loss adjusters, claims service providers, and external legal counsel.
• Advise on insurance requirements and contractual risk, including liability provisions in leases and customer contracts, vendor insurance requirements, and certificates.
• Establish governance and accountability for insurance activities, documentation, compliance monitoring, escalation mechanisms, and approval of non-standard insurance arrangements.
• Improve consistency and processes across the region by supporting effective controls, complete documentation, and strong service to the business.
• Lead and develop a regional team of approximately three team members.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop professional skills in a global environment through training, support, and on-the-job learning.
• Opportunity to shape a newly created regional role and influence how insurance and risk processes are embedded across North America and Latin America.
• Opportunity to partner directly with the business and work across a broad stakeholder network.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a regional team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed