Risk Manager, Insurance Programs

Amrize • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Risk Manager, Insurance Programs, is a strategic leader responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating hazard risks across the enterprise. While this role provides broad oversight for the regional risk profile, it maintains a specialized focus on the design, procurement, and management of Property, Marine, and Hull insurance programs. The overarching goal is to protect the organization’s physical and financial assets while minimizing the Total Cost of Risk (TCOR).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Risk Management, Finance or Business preferred)
• 7-10 years of required work experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, modeling), PowerPoint, and experience with RMIS (Risk Management Information Systems).
• Approximately 20% travel for site visits and market meetings.
• Financial and analytical skills
• Knowledge and experience in primary insurance placement
• Demonstrated ability in influencing, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Working understanding of the construction manufacturing industry
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

Nice To Haves

• Associate in Risk Management Designation (ARM), Certified Risk Manager Designation (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Responsibilities

• Recommend and execute optimal methods for financing corporate exposures.
• Lead the strategic procurement of insurance programs, surety bonds, and alternative risk transfer (ART) mechanisms.
• Lead the placement of the property insurance program, including the Loss Prevention Program.
• Partner with external engineers to conduct site risk assessments, track compliance with recommendations, and manage jurisdictional inspections to meet Highly Protected Risk (HPR) standards.
• Manage the risk profile for transit and maritime operations, ensuring appropriate coverage for Hull and Cargo exposures and mitigating supply chain disruptions.
• Oversee the collection and validation of global underwriting data.
• Act as the primary point of contact for property and specialty brokers.
• Monitor carrier financial stability via S&P/Moody’s and conduct deep-dive policy wording reviews to eliminate "silent" risks or coverage gaps.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Legal, and Safety teams to integrate risk-aware behaviors into daily operations.
• Provide internal training on risk trends and emerging threats.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior