Head of Property Risk Control North America
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Description
WTW is a leading global advisory broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828 WTW has 40000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk optimize benefits cultivate talent and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent assets and ideas the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together we unlock potential. Learn more at.
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Risk Engineering North America to lead and expand our Property Risk Engineering function within the Risk Control and Claims Advocacy Practice. This executive level role is responsible for driving technical excellence leading a high performing team of engineers and delivering measurable impact on client outcomes and business profitability across the region.
This role combines deep technical expertise in property risk engineering with enterprise leadership commercial accountability and operational oversight.
The Role
Operating at the center of WTWs Corporate Risk and Broking business in North America the role partners closely with brokerage analytics and global engineering teams to deliver integrated client focused solutions that enhance risk quality and improve Total Cost of Risk outcomes. A critical aspect of the position is maintaining and strengthening relationships with WTWs large and complex accounts. The role acts as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and ensures consistent high quality engagement across the lifecycle of property insurance programs.
The position requires a strong presence in key client interactions including supporting renewals guiding risk strategy and reinforcing WTWs value proposition through insight driven engineering addition to leading client delivery the Head of Risk Engineering is accountable for building developing and retaining a high performing team while fostering a culture of technical excellence collaboration and accountability.
The role also drives innovation in the use of risk analytics and engineering standards ensuring consistency in technical quality while responding to evolving market and client needs. By leveraging WTWs global network the position enables seamless cross border service delivery and contributes to the firms growth and market differentiation.
This is a highly visible leadership role that requires a balance of strategic vision commercial acumen and hands on engagement. Success is defined by the ability to grow the business deepen client relationships particularly with priority accounts and elevate the impact of risk engineering across North America.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
Lead develop and manage a geographically dispersed team of risk engineers across North America
Establish performance goals career development pathways and succession planning
Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and technical excellence
Allocate resources effectively to meet client demands and business priorities
Business Management
Own responsibility for driving revenue growth through the Risk Engineering function in North America
Develop and execute business plans to improve revenue performance and profitability
Identify new market opportunities consulting offerings and innovations
Partner with sales and brokerage teams to support business development and client retention
Client and Technical Advisory
Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients on property risk exposures including fire explosion and natural catastrophe perils such as wind flood and earthquake
Provide oversight for complex risk engineering engagements and large global client portfolios
Guide clients in reducing Total Cost of Risk through effective mitigation strategies
Review and interpret risk control analytics carrier reports and underwriting surveys
Technical Excellence and Standards
Ensure consistent application of engineering standards including NFPA FM Global Data Sheets and IFC
Oversee the quality of risk assessments site surveys and technical deliverables
Support evaluation of fire protection systems construction plans and high hazard occupancies
Promote innovation in the use of risk analytics tools including catastrophe modeling and valuation platforms
Qualifications
The Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum of 12 to 15 years of property risk engineering experience including leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated experience managing teams or business units with profit and loss accountability
Deep expertise in highly protected risks and large commercial property programs
Strong knowledge of NFPA standards FM Global standards and fire protection systems
Experience with risk analytics tools including catastrophe modeling and property valuation platforms
Leadership Profile
Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teams at scale
Strong commercial mindset with experience driving revenue and profitability
Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and clients
Strategic thinker with strong problem solving capability
Excellent communication and client engagement skills
Additional Requirements
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic matrixed organization
Willingness to travel approximately 20 percent annually
Experience supporting large complex multinational clients
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage) Dental Vision Health Savings Account Commuter Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Group Accident Group Critical Illness Life Insurance AD&D Group Legal Identify Theft Protection Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits:Paid Holidays Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required) Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Other Leaves (e.g. Bereavement FMLA ADA Jury Duty Military Leave and Parental and Adoption Leave)Paid Time Off(only included for Washington roles)
- Retirement Benefits:Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans eligibility requirements.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At WTW we trust you to know your work and the people tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a hybrid style with a mix of remote in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and hybrid is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
EOE including disability/vets
Required Experience:
Director
