Risk Manager

Aon Corporation • Berwyn, IL

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is looking for a Risk Manager to join its global team. The position reports to the Director of Risk Management. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience as well as career! The qualified Risk Manager will have 5-7 years of relevant (insurance, brokerage, risk management) experience to assist in running our corporate General Liability, Auto, Pollution, Aviation, and Umbrella insurance programs, including a captive insurance structure. A successful applicant will demonstrate a strong understanding of how to build insurance programs. They will handle programs, negotiate sophisticated contracts, and serve as a technical expert for internal teams and business leaders. Your primary objective will be to enable business growth and support client engagements while protecting the firm's balance sheet through effective risk management. This role requires collaboration with teams across the world and may involve occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability in risk management, insurance brokerage, or carrier environment.
• Strong experience with General Liability and Auto insurance and Umbrella Liability programs.
• Proven experience negotiating insurance provisions in commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel for crafting charts and graphs.
• Strategic problem solver who pays attention to detail and has excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to explain technical insurance concepts in business terms to many audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or similar.
• Demonstrable experience using and leveraging AI tools to enhance business processes and outcomes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual renewal process for liability insurance programs, advise on strategy and market conditions to data analysis and program structuring to optimize coverage, risk retention, and total cost of risk (TCOR).
• Serve as the primary risk management resource for internal business divisions. Provide expert advice on insurance needs, contractual risk transfer, and indemnity provisions. Explain complex insurance concepts during client negotiations and present on risk management topics to enhance business-wide understanding.
• Cultivate relationships and partner with external interested parties, including insurance brokers, underwriters, and captive managers, to advocate for the firm's interests and ensure optimal service and program performance.
• Advise on all insurance and risk-related provisions within new and existing client and vendor contracts, ensuring the firm's assets and interests are protected.
• Partner with the Finance department on program budgeting, forecasting, allocations, and the timely payment of all related invoices.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• an employee stock purchase plan
• consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• various types of leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 15 days of paid vacation per year
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• optional personal insurance policies
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

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