AVP, Risk Manager

Zurich North America seeks an AVP, Risk Manager to provide second line oversight and governance across business units. This role partners with senior stakeholders to embed risk management practices, support risk-informed decision-making and align with enterprise and regulatory expectations.

The AVP, Risk Manager will work out of Chicago, IL or Schaumburg, IL North America HQ on a hybrid schedule and will report to the Head of Strategic and Operational Risk.

The role will provide independent oversight and challenge of business unit risk activities, ensuring effective governance and alignment with enterprise standards. It will lead and support project and strategic risk assessments; manage execution of the TRP and SAOR frameworks, coordinate and review risk inputs for enterprise reporting; oversee risk action plans, monitor progress and assess effectiveness; and trigger and manage the quarterly attestation process ensuring timely and complete submissions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and 7 or more years of experience in the Risk Management area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Risk Management area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate’s Degree in Risk Management and 7 or more years of experience in the Risk Management area AND
• 7 or more years in the insurance or financial industry, including experience in different technical functions
• Knowledge of risk management or risk engineering

• Strong ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience with risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced degree and/or professional risk or finance certification
• Demonstrates independent judgment and effective challenge
• Applies an enterprise-wide perspective to risk assessment and decision-making
• Influences outcomes in a matrixed environment
• Ensures strong governance, execution, and delivery discipline
• Builds capability through coaching and enablement across teams

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The proposed salary range for this position is $110,220 - $180,510, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Location:

Schaumburg. Remote Working:
Hybrid.

Schedule:

Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code.