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The Senior Risk Manager, Americas plays a key role in risk governance, reporting and operational oversight, by providing strategic oversight and technical expertise to ensure the effective operation of the risk management framework. The Senior Risk Manager, Americas is responsible for assuring the safety, security and reputation of Sotheby’s assets, employees, clients, visitors and others.
Job Responsibility:
Evaluation of Sotheby’s insurance needs, identifying protection goals and objectives consistent with the organization's needs and strategic plan
Monitor on going risk performance, maintaining incident records and responses to continually assess and improve effectiveness
Support the renewal of annual insurance policies. Evaluate, recommend and renew global and regional insurance policies based on the collection and analysis of internal data and markets
Provide subject matter expertise to senior management, staff and in-house legal counsel
Draft insurance wording for contracts, including consignment agreements, leases, special events and vendor contracts
Maintain strong relationship with insurance brokers
Lead the preparation of the organization's emergency management and contingency plans. Ensure appropriate testing and training is completed to maintain emergency preparedness
Work in collaboration with the London Risk department to evaluate and standardize risk and related procedures and risk initiatives
Support Risk P&L and capital budgets, including annual budget planning and monitoring to ensure budget requirements are achieved. Oversee the payment of related invoices
Claims management, including the investigation, negotiation and settlement of claims and the interpretation of policy and contract wording, preparation of correspondence and releases
Work with Legal to negotiate settlements of large or contentious claims and pursue recoveries from liable third parties
Overall accountability for the handling of damaged or missing property, ensuring proper steps are taken in the investigation and reporting procedures
Conduct risk surveys at the company’s regional offices, outside shippers’ warehouses and locations with potential exposure for loss to ensure maintenance of adequate protection and care
Evaluate training needs, plan and deliver relevant training to enhance the safety of employees, visitors and assets
Direct staff results by training and mentoring employees in risk related matters, and planning, monitoring and appraising job performance for Risk employees in the Americas
Requirements:
Degree and / or certification qualification and proven interest in insurance / risk management
5 – 8 years of proven experience in the risk management / insurance industry
Proven ability to maintain strong relationship with insurance brokers
Solid understanding of risk management techniques and practices and risk assessment
Licensed Claims adjuster
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with crisis management and business continuity planning
Contract and vendor negotiation required
Proven experience in loss prevention, planning and investigation