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Vice President Risk Control
CNA Financial Corporation
Chicago, IL, United States
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Description
Job Summary
Officer position responsible for providing overall management and direction of Risk Control strategy for assigned product line or customer segment. Directs the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives for Risk Control, in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
1. Drives implementation of strategic and operational objectives with significant impact on the short-term success of Risk Control in assigned product line or segment and moderate impact on the long-term success of the company.
2. Partners with senior management, Underwriting and other internal departments to develop and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives and projects for the Risk Control function.
3. Maintains strong relationships with internal and external business partners to create a collaborative environment promote products and services and pursue market opportunities.
4. Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
5. Identifies scope of Risk Control services, products and marketing initiatives to align with the underwriting strategy for product line or segment. Includes providing overall direction and support for the development of identified services, products and marketing activities.
6. Directs development, implementation and continuous review of Risk Control quality improvement programs.
7. May represent the company through speaking engagements, faculty appointments, industry conferences and authored materials.
8. Develops distinctive and winning strategies and drives continuous improvement in both internal operational efficiencies and external client services to optimize resource utilization and deliver a positive impact on corporate results.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
SVP and above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
1. Mastery of a discipline, professional field or formal body of knowledge, i.e., risk management principles and risk-reduction interventions and broad understanding of the critical issues in other related areas such as emerging trends and risk exposures in the line of business.
2. Advanced communication skills which are critical to building consensus across area of influence (external and/or internal relationships), team and/or matrix environment.
3. Strong leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
4. Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving significant problems within scope of responsibility.
5. Extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred in business, finance, or risk management or other related discipline, or equivalent.
2. Typically a minimum of 12 years of related risk management work experience, with seven years management experience.
3. Applicable certifications preferred.