[Hiring] Enterprise Risk Lead @Munich Re Careers

Role Description

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

Future focused and always one step ahead!

• Lead the IRM project management office for enterprise‑level initiatives, translating priorities into structured plans with clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and delivery discipline.
• Provide project risk management oversight for major initiatives, including review and challenge of project documentation to assess risk adequacy, project tiering, and execution readiness.
• Act as the IRM risk partner for material project risks, issuing risk opinions on significant decisions or changes and participating in steering or governance forums as needed.
• Partner with project managers and sponsors to ensure timely escalation of emerging risks, execution issues, and material budget or scope changes.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives, balancing delivery objectives with enterprise risk and governance expectations.
• Deliver clear, decision‑ready status and risk reporting to IRM leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to broader enterprise risk management activities, including governance forums and internal risk reporting.
• Serve as a member of the US Non Life IRM leadership team and make decisions in the best interest of the team.
• Be a team player in support of all IRM and MRAS objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience leading increasingly complex, cross‑functional projects or programs in insurance, financial services, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and execution risk, including managing scope, timeline, cost, and delivery risk.
• Experience applying or overseeing project risk management practices for large or high‑impact initiatives.
• Experience working within formal enterprise governance structures, including executive‑level reporting and issue escalation.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes in a matrixed organization without direct authority.
• Project management certification strongly preferred (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).
• Insurance or risk credentials a plus (e.g., CPCU, ARe, actuarial exams/designations, or equivalent).

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and gain alignment across U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives, framing trade‑offs, providing perspective, and constructively challenging assumptions when appropriate.
• Self‑directed and execution‑oriented, able to operate effectively with limited direction and drive work forward in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and ownership, proactively identifying issues and advancing solutions.
• Brings an enterprise mindset, balancing delivery objectives with risk discipline and governance expectations.

Benefits

• The base salary range anticipated for this position is $125,800- $184,500 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.
• Health insurance coverage (two options: PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage equal to 1x annual salary at no cost.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans available for purchase.
• Voluntary Benefit plans (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity).
• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match.
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added for milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program for charitable donations.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.