Risk Manager

Walton Enterprises; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Enterprises is looking for a skilled Risk Manager with 10-15 years in the insurance industry to manage and develop insurance programs. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and analysis, enhancing risk management strategies across diverse assets.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and work closely with clients and internal teams to address complex risk scenarios. Advanced degrees or certifications are preferred for this dynamic role in our Bentonville office.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in the insurance industry or risk management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective in an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing insurance programs.
• Provide consultation on insurance and risk management issues.
• Coordinate claim coverage issues and analyze reserves.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Relationship management

Education

Advanced degree or industry certifications (CPCU, ARM)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Role Overview

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, experienced, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Risk Manager. The ideal teammate will possess excellent communication skills, collaborate well with others, and demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and policies while maintaining a best‑in‑class client service philosophy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

• Create an environment where we hire, retain, and bring to the table people with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints and lived experiences to build a more successful organization.
• Ensure fairness, equity, and access to success for all associates.
• Create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, and able to engage honestly.

The Risk Manager will work closely with and support the Director‑Insurance and Risk Management in managing diverse Private Client Personal Lines and Commercial Lines insurance programs. The program will include a variety of Property and Casualty lines, including Valuable Articles, Yacht, Aviation, Construction, Farm and Ranch, and Management Liability products, and will involve performing due diligence on all new business opportunities.

What you will do

You will be responsible for the management and day‑to‑day service of complex personal lines, commercial, and personal/commercial hybrid accounts, reporting directly to the Director of Insurance and Risk Management. You will develop and retain consultative relationships with clients and internal business partners, broker and carrier partners, and evaluate and educate clients on coverage gaps, new coverage options, market conditions, and emerging trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive and competitive insurance programs for the firm’s geographically diverse real estate and asset portfolios and corporate operations, including negotiation of policy terms and conditions.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend current and state‑of‑the‑art trends in risk management, safety, and loss control strategies.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, financial reports, premium allocations, premium audits, and retro calculations.
• Coordinate claim coverage issues, participate in claim review meetings, and analyze claim reserves.
• Provide consultation and technical advice on insurance and risk management issues to business units; liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, lenders, asset and property managers.
• Perform asset acquisition due diligence, identify and analyze significant risk management and insurance issues, compile required underwriting data, and assist with making appropriate recommendations.
• Establish contract standards for insurance and indemnification wording; review contracts and other legal documents to evaluate risk‑related provisions and ensure competitiveness and compliance with insurance and risk management policies.
• Assist with internal communication and strategies related to program recommendations and risk management initiatives.
• Develop detailed policy summaries for dissemination to lenders, tenants, and other third parties.
• Assist with maintenance of annual records and implementation of our Agency Management System.
• Analyze the insurance provided by joint venture partners for compliance with applicable agreements.
• Help develop standard processes and procedures for risk management functions.
• Assist with development and implementation of relevant risk management policies, training, and communication to ensure efficient operation of individual operating units.
• Perform other risk management duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Qualifications

• 10‑15+ years of experience in the insurance industry, risk management department, or brokerage.
• Advanced degree or industry certifications (CPCU, ARM) preferred.

Strategic and Financial Acumen

• Strategic thinker with vision and entrepreneurial spirit, anticipating issues, understanding outcomes, and proactively providing solutions.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Organizational and Project Management

• Strong organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks and projects.
• Identifies and anticipates opportunities, needs, and issues; conducts comprehensive research and analysis, guiding clients through thoughtful processes to understand options and ramifications, and makes appropriate recommendations to mitigate risk.

Communication

• Strong relationship management and listening skills.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Adapts to differences in communication styles and preferences to communicate effectively with all.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated high intelligence, integrity, honesty, and discretion; maintains confidentiality; innovative, flexible, and down‑to‑earth with a good sense of humor.
• Diplomatic, objective, tactful, non‑judgmental, flexible, respectful, and pragmatic in all interactions.
• Demonstrated maturity and judgment; sensitive to the highly personalized and discreet nature of this function; able to provide advice without intimidation.
• Effective in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Exudes behavior aligned with the firm’s core values and corporate culture.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.