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Copeland · 9 hours ago

Director Risk Management

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Copeland is a global climate technologies company focused on sustainability. The Director of Risk Management will lead the organization's insurance program, engage with enterprise risk management, and collaborate with operational leaders to manage risks affecting production, quality, and financial performance.

CleanTechHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Sustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the corporate insurance portfolio, including property, equipment breakdown, general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, product liability, cargo/inland marine, cyber, and executive and financial coverages

Lead annual insurance renewals, underwriting submissions, and negotiation of terms with brokers and carriers

Conduct values collection and risk engineering coordination for global plant locations (e.g., property surveys, loss control assessments)

Oversee claims management, coordinating with insurers, TPAs, safety teams, legal, and plant management to ensure efficient and accurate resolution

Analyze loss trends and identify opportunities to reduce incidents and improve insurability

Evaluate alternative risk financing options, including self-insurance, captives, and retention optimization

Develop risk dashboards and performance metrics that communicate risk levels to leadership

Support M&A due diligence from a risk and insurance perspective

Apply resources and support strategic decisions on capital investments, new equipment, facility expansions, and supply chain diversification

Oversee on-site risk engineering surveys and work closely with Plant Managers to implement property protection measures

Review contracts and vendor agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance requirements

Maintain awareness of regulatory and compliance obligations relevant to manufacturing operations (OSHA, environmental regulations, transportation requirements, etc.)

Partner closely with EHS, Operations, Quality, HR, Engineering, Legal, and Finance to embed risk awareness and mitigation strategies into day-to-day operations

Provide guidance and training to plant teams on insurance-related topics, claims handling, and risk mitigation best practices

Support the development and enhancement of the organization’s ERM framework, risk governance processes, and risk reporting structure

Monitor and advise on annual and ongoing enterprise-wide risk assessments, including operational, financial, strategic, compliance, and supply chain risks

Assist with maintaining and updating the enterprise risk register and track mitigation activities

Drive program maturity in alignment with leadership objectives

Leverage with internal and external resources to identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities

Oversee business continuity and crisis management planning, including manufacturing disruption scenarios, equipment failures, cyber incidents, and natural disasters

Assist in preparing and delivering ERM reports to senior leadership, Executive Committees, and Board committees

Qualification

Risk ManagementCommercial Insurance ManagementERM FrameworksManufacturing Risk ExposuresGovernance Risk Compliance SoftwareAnalytical MindsetTraining SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementCollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree

7–10+ years of progressive risk management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong background in commercial insurance program management and enterprise risk management

Experience working with brokers, carriers, underwriters, and risk engineers

Deep knowledge of manufacturing exposures including property, equipment breakdown, business interruption, product liability, workers' compensation, and supply chain risk

Strong command of ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) and risk governance best practices

Familiarity with governance, risk & compliance software platforms (e.g., Origami, LogicManager, Cura, Resolver, etc.)

Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and business unit management

Strong project management abilities and attention to detail

Ability to work across multiple global sites, including occasional travel to manufacturing facilities