Director - Risk Management

Full-time - Director

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Director level Risk Manager to join its global team. The position reports to the Executive Director Global Risk Management. This is a management level position with 3 direct reports. The primary focus and responsibility will be leading JLL's Commercial Team (Casualty, Excess/Umbrella, Aviation, Environmental, Receivership & Surety programs) to deliver both strategic and tactical results in line with and supporting JLL's goals, objects and business operations. The position is located in Chicago; some travel required, primarily in the U.S. The position will provide insurance and risk management advice and support to JLL stakeholders and will coordinate with the other Jones Lang Lasalle risk management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead JLL's Commercial Team in delivering strategic and tactical results.
• Provide insurance and risk management advice to JLL stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other risk management personnel at Jones Lang LaSalle.
• Manage a team of 3 Risk Managers.
• Establish influential relationships with external market including vendors, customers, industry experts and consultants.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge and understanding of insurance markets, specifically within Casualty insurance products.
• Knowledge of large, self-insured retention programs.
• Support the management of captive insurance programs.
• Aptitude to analyze and interpret actuarial reports.
• Ability to work with all levels within JLL including insurance brokers, legal counsel, claims administrators and actuaries.
• Adaptability to manage multiple streams of work and multiple relationships effectively.
• Ability to understand and interpret contracts and insurance policies.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree with a professional qualification in insurance or risk management.
• Ten plus years of demonstrable experience in Casualty and ancillary coverage lines.
• Strong technical insurance background and experience from corporate Risk Management, Underwriting and/or broking.
• Experience managing senior/mid-level staff that promotes both results and team cohesiveness.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and 15 days of paid vacation per year.
• Short-term and optional long-term disability.
• Health savings account.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program including free counseling sessions.