Sr. Director, Risk Management

Paramount•New York, NY

20h

About The Position

As Senior Director, Risk Management, you are responsible for working on Paramount’s world-wide insurance programs and risk management initiatives. Working with the support of a team, you also operate independently to develop strong and positive internal relationships with our Finance, Legal, Operations, and Human Resource teams. As a subject matter expert you will provide guidance, problem-solve, and respond to a broad range of program related queries and contract review needs. You will also collaborate closely with external partners at our brokerage firms and insurance carriers. You will report to the Executive Vice President, Risk Management.

Requirements

12+ years of risk management and insurance experience including placement, claims handling, and contract review
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

A Master’s or professional certifications (CPCU, ARM, CRM) are a plus
Strong project management skills
Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical information clearly to varied audiences
Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and strict deadlines
High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Great teammate with a positive and forward-thinking attitude
Advanced Microsoft Office and RIMS (claims systems) skills
Ability to travel (domestic and international)

Responsibilities

Manage various insurance programs including Property & Casualty (Domestic and International), Aviation, Surety, and others as requested
Identify and capture worldwide exposure information for annual insurance renewals
Analyze exposure data to identity new risks, gaps in coverage, and appropriate policy limits
Aggregate risk exposure and loss data for applications and marketing presentations
Identify alternative risk transfer options
Assist with due diligence requests related to M&A activity and integration of insurance policies and practices for acquired companies
Partner with Legal and Operations to review contracts (Blanket Vendors Agreements, License Agreements, Statements of Work, Leases, etc.) for risk-related clauses and insurance requirements
Correspond with and advise the divisions on general and complex insurance queries including claims and coverage issues
Conduct seminars or training sessions on risk management practices, insurance programs, and claims reporting processes for teams in the US, UK, and ROW
Create and maintain clear, consistent risk management processes and documentation
Recommend improvements to risk assessment methodologies, reporting processes, and data visualization tools
Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risk