Director, Risk Management

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Director, Risk Management

National
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

    The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

    THE ROLE: The Director, Risk Management is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of Xylem’s insurance and risk management programs, which includes but is not limited to strong knowledge of the insurance programs, handling claims/losses, interfacing with Third Party Administrators (TPA’s) and legal counsel, administering the risk management program on a daily basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, conducting risk management education programs and leading projects focused on loss reduction and safety. The Director, Risk Management must possess a strong orientation to continuous improvement with the goal of executing a best-in-class Risk Management function. The position requires collaboration with various business units, brokers and underwriters, and claim personnel to identify exposures to loss and develop techniques to eliminate or minimize the impact of loss on the company’s assets and operations. The Director, Risk Management may support the head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in executing various aspects of Xylem’s ERM program. Also, as part of the Treasury Department, the Director, Risk Management may provide assistance on Treasury-related issues.

    Candidates must be creative and outgoing, have excellent analytical and communication skills, thrive in a high performance culture, have a “can-do” attitude, be willing to take on broader finance projects, think proactively and possess good business sense. The Director, Risk Management will interact with Xylem’s 16,500 employees around the world to provide service and support in their daily business needs.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop, implement and manage comprehensive and competitive insurance programs. Conducting market negotiations of policy terms, conditions, structure and pricing for lines of coverage including but not limited to domestic and foreign casualty, property, D&O, professional, cyber, marine, aviation, etc. Research, evaluate and make recommendations regarding current and state-of-the-art trends in risk management, safety and loss control strategies.
    • Prepare budgets, forecasts, total cost of risk analysis, premium allocations, liability reserve analyses and manage premium audits and retro calculations.
    • Oversee and manage all aspects of global insurance claims processes, coordinate with businesses, legal, and other functions, as required, to ensure timely and appropriate settlement of claims. Participate in claim review meetings and analysis of claim reserves.
    • Provide consultation and technical advice to the business units on insurance and risk management issues.
    • Perform M&A due diligence, identifying and analyzing significant risk management and insurance issues, estimating cost synergies, compiling required underwriting data and making appropriate recommendations. Ensure smooth and efficient integration of acquisitions into Xylem’s insurance and risk management programs.
    • Negotiate and maintain strong relationships with and manage services provided by insurers, brokers, TPAs and other service providers necessary to the risk management programs.
    • Review contracts and other legal documents to evaluate risk related provisions and make recommendations while assuring compliance with insurance and risk management policies.
    • Maintain updated schedule of insurance and detailed policy summaries for internal use.
    • Create and disseminate regular reports of key metrics (dashboards) to business units to drive risk improvement.
    • Develop and deliver training and communications to ensure the efficient operation of the risk management programs by individual operating units.
    • Other risk management projects and duties as assigned, including possible captive feasibility study and implementation.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, MBA preferred.
    • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of Risk Management, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility within a manufacturing environment.
    • ARM or CPCU certification/designation preferred.
    • Experience working with global insurance programs, exposures and colleagues.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including customer service.
    • Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail, and ability to create dashboards and reporting.
    • Creative thinking and a strong orientation to the principles of continuous improvement.
    • Ability to work independently and self-manage.
    • Resourceful in solving problems.
    • Change management skills.
    • Works well in team environments.
    • Committed to organizational and individual growth.
    • Adept in managing multiple projects under deadlines with changing priorities.
    • Consultation skills to provide advice and information as a subject matter expert on risk management for a global community of colleagues.
    • Strong PC skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
    • Continuous improvement mindset
    • Cross-boundary collaboration
    • Inspiring accountability
    • Developing capability (for people manager)
    • Leading people & teams (for people manager)

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Work is generally conducted in an office environment.
    • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
    • Frequently required to communicate orally.
    • Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment.
    • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
    • Will require travel to project sites.
    • Work may require lifting less than 35 lbs.
    • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in certain situations.
    • Employee must comply with all local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
    • Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
    • Travel: <20%

    EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED