Global Head Risk & Insurance

ppgategroup is a global food and hospitality company offering a full spectrum of culinary experiences and services for all tastes and preferences. We deliver operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving more than 700 million passengers annually in over 60 countries worldwide. We bring together the best culinary minds to shape the future of cuisine. /ph3About the role /h3pWe are looking for a Global Head of Risk Insurance to join our Zurich-based team. Reporting directly to the gategroup Chief Legal Officer, the role manages group-wide enterprise risks and non-life insurance programs, including developing and implementing the company’s strategic vision for risk and insurance management. /ph3Main Duties and Responsibilities /h3ulliDevelop and implement the risk management strategy for gategroup globally, aligning it with regional and functional goals. /liliLead innovation, governance and management for gategroup’s corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system to promote risk-informed business decisions and to support the achievement of strategic objectives. /liliIdentify, assess, and mitigate strategic and dominant operational risks together with functional risk owners and with the Corporate Risk Council. /liliUpdate and report enterprise risks to designated gategroup management and board committees. /liliDevelop and adapt ERM tools, practices, and policies in compliance with applicable regulations, rating agency standards, and gategroup’s strategic imperatives. /li /ulh3Insurance Management /h3ulliLead the corporate insurance team and provide functional and process leadership for risk, insurance and claims management throughout the group. /liliProtect company assets and liabilities by optimising risk transfer and managing the global insurance portfolio. /liliProcure and periodically renew group-wide non-life insurance programs and other relevant insurance products where global protection is required or adds value. /liliMaintain marketable risk quality in all lines of insurance through appropriate training, risk engineering and loss control programs. /liliOversee the investigation and resolution of claims, ensuring proper documentation and tracking of future financial liabilities. /liliServe as the primary operational contact for insurers, reinsurers, underwriters, and external brokers. /liliOptimise insurance management processes, including annual renewal, value collection, claims handling and insurance cost allocation. /liliReport selected insurance performance data and process performance indicators for presentation on the corporate gateperform platform. /liliContribute risk and insurance expertise in cross-functional projects such as contract review, MA due diligence and guideline development. /li /ulh3Core Competencies and Requirements /h3h3Education /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, statistics or law. /liliProfessional certification in Risk Management. /li /ulh3Work Experience /h3ulliMinimum 10 years’ experience in the international insurance and risk management industry. /liliAt least 5 years’ experience in leading developing enterprise risk management and/or insurance management teams within a complex global matrix environment. /li /ulh3Technical / Language Skills /h3ulliExpertise in risk-informed decision-making capabilities, effectively evaluating information from multiple sources and committing to action in complex and ambiguous situations. /liliExpertise in insurance policy forms and in contract analysis. /liliExperience with Microsoft Office apps, particularly strong Excel skills. /liliExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex risk topics clearly and effectively to senior management and diverse stakeholder groups. /liliExpertise in integrating AI into various business processes, enhancing efficiency, and fostering a culture of data-driven innovation. /liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German; additional languages a plus. /li /ulh3Core Competencies Required /h3ullibStrategic Enterprise Risk Thinking /b – Applies holistic, forward-looking and risk-informed thinking to anticipate challenges, navigate ambiguity and enable sound enterprise-wide business decisions. /lilibResults Accountability Leadership /b – Takes active ownership, sets clear priorities and drives execution to deliver measurable risk, insurance and business outcomes. /lilibExecutive Influence Stakeholder Partnership /b – Builds trusted relationships and communicates complex topics with clarity and impact to influence senior leaders and diverse stakeholders. /lilibOneTeam Leadership Talent Development /b – Builds high-performing teams, develops talent and fosters collaboration across functions and regions to achieve shared objectives. /lilibTransformation Continuous Improvement /b – Champions change and leverages data, technology and AI to continuously improve risk and insurance processes, capabilities and efficiency. /li /ulpIf you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr