Risk Control Manager August 10, 2026

Safety National; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Parental and caregiver leave

Hybrid work environment

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Safety National is seeking a Risk Control Manager in Chicago to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, coordinating risk control services, educating on risk management practices, and partnering with underwriting and internal teams to deliver exceptional service.

The role emphasizes leveraging loss data and analytics, fostering client relationships, and leading value-added engagements while representing Safety National’s commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Degree and/or certifications in Safety Management preferred.
• 5+ years of risk control or safety consulting experience.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze loss information and utilize data analytics to develop risk management strategies.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments while managing client relationships and risk control engagements.
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in Chicago Corporate Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while helping drive profitable growth and book retention through innovative risk management strategies.
• Coordinate risk control services and educate clients on effective risk management practices; partner with underwriting and internal teams to deliver service.
• Leverage loss data and analytics to inform risk management decisions and identify value-added engagements.
• Cultivate client relationships and lead cross-department collaborations to meet customer needs.
• Contribute thought leadership through industry presentations or published content.

Skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Cross-department collaboration

MS Office

Authorized to work in US

Education

Bachelor's degree

Safety management certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Safety National, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we’ve been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success—both personally and professionally. Ready to grow with us?

This opportunity is in the Risk Control Department

The Risk Control Department comprises a diverse group of professionals with experience in insurance and private industry that thrive on helping meet customers’ safety, technology, and overall risk management needs. Our approach is unique and flexible in how we interact with customers and broker partners as we collaborate on loss control projects to mitigate injuries and illness and help with compliance needs. Our team also actively attends and presents at professional development conferences to stay current with emerging trends.

Role Description

As a Risk Control Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to our clients while helping drive profitable growth and book retention through innovative risk management strategies. You'll work independently to coordinate risk control services, educate clients on effective risk management practices, and partner closely with underwriting and other internal teams to deliver exceptional service. In this role, you'll leverage loss data and analytics, foster client relationships for the service team, identify and lead value added engagements for our clients and contribute thought leadership through industry presentations or published content. If you enjoy building relationships, collaborating across departments, and helping sophisticated clients proactively manage risk, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while representing Safety National's commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Degree and/or certifications in Safety Management or a related field preferred.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of risk control or safety consulting experience.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze loss information and utilize data analytics to develop risk management strategies.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments while managing client relationships and risk control engagements.
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our Chicago Corporate Office, located at 311 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree and/or certifications in Safety Management or a related field.
• Some public entity risk management experience is a plus.
• Large or enterprise sized account management experience
• Industry designations such as ARM, ARM-P, CRM, CSP, or similar professional certifications.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise and thought leadership within risk management.
• Experience with virtual presentation platforms such as Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or GoToWebinar.
• Experience presenting at industry conferences or contributing professional articles.

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

• generous health, dental, and vision coverage
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k)-retirement savings match
• an annual profit sharing contribution
• family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy
• generous paid time off and paid holidays
• paid parental and caregiver leave
• a hybrid work environment
• company-paid life insurance and disability
• professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $95,040 to $122,256. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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