WTW

Associate Risk Manager - Commercial Insurance (Real Estate, Hospitality, & Leisure)

NEW YORK, NYPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from WTW

  • Job overview

    The Associate Risk Manager at WTW will manage risk and insurance strategies for commercial real estate, hospitality, and leisure sectors, impacting finance, legal, investments, and operations.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves budgeting insurance premiums, ensuring compliance with investor and lender requirements, supporting acquisitions and divestitures, managing insurance operations and broker relationships, advising on contracts, tracking claims, and communicating with stakeholders.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The base salary range is $150,000-$175,000 annually with eligibility for an annual short-term incentive bonus, plus comprehensive health, leave, and retirement benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability, and 401k plans.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 5-10 years of related experience, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across business functions.

  • Work environment and culture

    WTW promotes a hybrid work environment with flexibility tailored to team and role needs, supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce.

  • Company information

    WTW is a global company offering risk management and insurance services with a focus on client trust and flexible work arrangements.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in New York City with a hybrid work style combining remote and in-office work.

  • Application process

    Applicants should submit their applications promptly as the position will remain open for a minimum of three business days or until a suitable candidate slate is identified.

  • Unique job features

    The job features involvement in strategic risk management across multiple business functions and active participation in broker and insurer engagements, with a focus on technology adoption in risk functions.

Company overview

WTW, formerly known as Willis Towers Watson, is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. They make money by offering a wide range of services, including risk management, insurance brokerage, human capital and benefits consulting, and investment advisory. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co., combining over a century of expertise from both firms. WTW is known for its innovative solutions and deep industry knowledge, serving clients in more than 140 countries.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize experience in managing risk and insurance strategies across finance, legal, investments, and operations, highlighting your ability to budget insurance premiums and ensure compliance with investor and lender requirements.

  • Showcase skills in collaborating with brokers, negotiating insurance terms, and managing insurance claims, as well as your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, which are critical for this role.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including WTW's official career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Associate Risk Manager position.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with professionals working in WTW's risk management or commercial insurance divisions; use ice breakers like referencing recent WTW risk initiatives, asking about their experience with broker relationships, or inquiring about how the team handles insurance compliance challenges.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'risk management,' 'insurance premium allocation,' 'broker negotiations,' 'compliance,' 'claims management,' and 'investment due diligence' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.

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