Global Risk & Insurance Manager - Manufacturing

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is expanding its Group Risk Management team to strengthen oversight of risks, internal controls, and insurance protection across the organization. We seek a Risk & Insurance Manager with global programme experience in a multinational manufacturing setting, including policy negotiations and claims handling.

Requirements include 5–7 years in insurance management, knowledge of Swiss regulations, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics or administration.
• 5–7 years of proven insurance management experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Business fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work independently with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through insurance strategies and policy reviews.
• Manage the Group’s insurance programmes across all lines of business including the captive with insurers, Group companies and brokers.
• Optimize insurance management processes, including value collection, claims handling, insurance cost allocation.
• Review and negotiate insurance policies to align with organisational needs and manage the renewal process.
• Participate in the operation and development of Sika’s Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control System.
• Provide insurance and risk management advice, guidance and support to Group companies.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders: Risk Engineering, Local insurance responsibles, Finance colleagues, insurers and brokers.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance management

Policy negotiations

Claims handling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

German language

English language

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

University degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics or administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sika is expanding its Group Risk Management team to strengthen oversight of risks, internal controls, and insurance protection across the organization. We seek a Risk & Insurance Manager with global programme experience in a multinational manufacturing setting, including policy negotiations and claims handling.

Requirements include 5–7 years in insurance management, knowledge of Swiss regulations, and fluency in German and English.