Senior Manager, Risk

Senior Manager, Risk

Location: Bentonville, AR;

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Position: Senior Manager, Risk

Department: Insurance

Reporting to: Director, Insurance & Risk Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Walton Enterprises seeks a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as Senior Manager, Risk. The ideal teammate will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative nature, and the demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and policies with a best-in-class client service philosophy.

The Senior Manager, Risk partners closely with the Director of Insurance & Risk Management to oversee diverse personal lines and commercial insurance programs with varying complexities, including Property and Casualty lines, Valuable Articles, Yacht, Aviation, Construction, Farm and Ranch, and Management Liability products. The role also supports due diligence for new business opportunities and contributes technical expertise to strategic projects.

The position manages complex personal, commercial, and hybrid accounts while developing consultative relationships with clients, internal partners, brokers, and carriers. The Senior Manager evaluates coverage gaps, educates clients on market trends and new options, and provides leadership in developing strategic solutions that mitigate risk and align with organizational goals.

• Manage the development, implementation, and daily servicing of comprehensive insurance programs, including negotiation of policy terms and conditions.
• Research and evaluate industry trends, risk management practices, and safety and loss control strategies.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, financial reports, premium allocations, audits, and retro calculations.
• Coordinate claims coverage issues, participate in claim review meetings, and analyze reserves.
• Provide consultation and technical advice to business units and external stakeholders, including lenders and property managers.
• Lead asset acquisition due diligence, analyzing risk and insurance issues, compiling underwriting data, and making recommendations.
• Establish contract standards for insurance and indemnification wording; review legal documents for compliance and competitiveness.
• Manage internal communications and strategies related to risk management programs.
• Prepare detailed policy summaries for lenders, tenants, and other third parties.
• Support development of policies, training, and procedures to strengthen risk management operations.

• Risk analysis and insurance program management
• Budgeting and financial acumen
• Contract review and regulatory compliance
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement
• Organizational and project management
• Strong written and verbal communication

• 15+ years of progressive technical experience in the insurance industry, risk management, or brokerage.
• Advanced degree or insurance certifications (CPCU, ARM) preferred.
• Experience managing a personal or commercial lines portfolio equivalent to a Fortune 500 company or in excess of $10M in premium.
• Strong strategic and financial acumen with entrepreneurial vision.
• Proven analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and conduct comprehensive research and analysis.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship management skills.

• Familiarity with advanced analytics and finance platforms.
• Expertise in internal controls and corporate finance.
• Regulatory compliance oversight.

• Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues.
• Collaborates respectfully and effectively with others, contributing to a supportive, team‑oriented environment.
• Approaches challenges with curiosity, bold thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Maintains a strong focus on results, consistently exercising sound judgment and decision‑making.
• Brings a visionary mindset, planning strategically for the future with imagination and insight.
• Committed to excellence and actively…