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Bechtel Corporation Head of Risk Management in Reston, Virginia
Requisition ID: 276927
Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Reston, VA
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Job Summary:
In this role, you will lead the team responsible for identifying, evaluating, and analyzing risk inherent to project and company operations. You will manage daily risk management activities, insurance program purchasing, claims strategy, and provide guidance on risk allocation issues. Your analysis of trends and areas of concern will drive application of best practices and lessons learned to minimize execution risk.
This role is approved for Part-Time Telework (3+ days in the office) and selected candidate must work out of the London, Houston or Reston office.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor the company's operational and strategic risk.
Monitors and analyzes risks within the company’s global business units. Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and growing relationships with internal and external partners.
Deep knowledge of the insurance industry and current state of market trends in pricing and terms and conditions.
Oversees risk management tools, practices, and policies and manages them according to the company’s risk appetite.
Ensures the organization’s risk management policies and strategies follow applicable regulations and strategic imperatives of the organization.
Ensures the Company is informed of the full cost of risk to its business and is utilizing progressive risk financing tools (e.g., Captive) to its best advantage.
Oversees department budgets for worldwide insurance premium spend, and Vermont Captive’s use and profitability.
Participates in external organizations and speaking engagements representing Bechtel risk management and is considered to be a subject matter expert in at least one class of insurance.
Builds and develops Bechtel’s relationship with insurers.
Provides direction to senior managers in various areas, groups and/or operations.
Regularly interacts and partners with executives and/or major customers.
Oversees development and training of both department personnel and the organization as a whole.
Manages dedicated insurance brokerage teams to optimize service to Company
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or JD preferably in Risk Management or relevant area from an accredited college/university.
Minimum of 22+ years of relevant work experience (Master’s) or 26+ years of work experience (Bachelor’s)
Global Risk Management experience
Minimum of 10+ years of management experience
Prefer applicable risk control certifications (e.g., ISO31000 Enterprise Risk Management, Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional, Certified Enterprise Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional, Professional Risk Manager Designation, RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional, etc.)
Prefer experience and expertise in the relevant insurance lines critical to the engineering & construction industry
Required Knowledge and Skills:
High level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
Ability to motivate staff with significant risk and insurance experience
Ability to align risk management with overall Company culture and risk appetite
Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing risk management strategies and controls
Recognized risk leader who is dynamic, proactive, and decisive
Adapts well to and initiates change
Seeks ways to optimize risk financing in the organization as a competitive business advantage
Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
Team player, change agent, strategic, and creative with exceptional project management skills
Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.
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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
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Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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