Head of Insurance & Enterprise Risk Management

Would you like to be a part of diverse and motivated team which manages insurance and ERM in Hempel at a group and country level? Are you passionate about partnering closely with key stakeholders across group functions and driving efficiencies in insurance and risk management? And do you have a courage and curiosity to come up with new ideas and inspirations? Then you might be our new colleague at Hempel.

The road ahead for Insurance and ERM

At Hempel, we have set ambitious targets to double Hempel. We want to play a key role in this journey and  you will have the opportunity to further develop and help drive our Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance agenda while working with colleagues and business leaders all over the world. You will help the company deliver on our growth strategy

In this position you will be able to manage enterprise and insurance risks at Group level and in countries. You will cover, enterprise risk management, global insurance programmes including design and negotiation, claims handling and advisory on financial and insurance risk management matters.

With base in Denmark, you will be part of the Group Treasury and Insurance team

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:

In this role you will need to

• Manage group insurance programs incl. setting the insurance strategy. placement, claims, loss prevention and yearly renewals
• Analyze, quantify, and monitor insurable risk
• Insurance inspections at factories together with risk consultants
• Business Partnering: build and maintain close relationships with internal stakeholders
• Support P&C with employee insurances and benefits
• Develop total cost of risk transparency
• Optimize processes for collection of insurance values for property and business interruption
• Head of Enterprise Risk Management program
  • Drive management of strategic, tactic and operational risks through quarterly reviews with management teams in the segments including quantifying risk
  • Facilitate and support on building of mitigation actions plans
  • Follow up on the development of the risks and mitigation plans
  • Risk reporting to management, Audit Committee and Board
  • Write risk sections in annual reports.

The successful candidates

As a person, you are able to use your experience and skills to design effective insurance and ERM programs and processes. We value collaboration and this is something that comes easy to you both with colleagues internally, as well as with external partners. That comes with a positive attitude and genuine care for the people around you without losing the focus on the end goal.

Qualifications and skills:

• 5-10 years’ experience within Insurance and ERM is essential.
• Bachelor / Masters in Finance, Business Administration, Risk management or other relevant field
• Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to adapt within a multi-cultural environment
• Problem solving skills and ability to make informed decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Application and further information 

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply‘.

Final deadline for applications is 8th of July 2023. 

For further information about the jobs, please contact Kim Wagner, Group Director, Treasury & Insurance on [email protected].

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you'll join a team of passionate and motivated individuals and become part of a global family with over almost 7,000 colleagues around the world. We know that diversity brings strength to the workplace, and we're dedicated to making sure everyone feels valued and supported which shows in our collaborative work environment.

With offices and production sites in 80+ countries, you'll get plenty of chances for international exposure and career advancement. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your career to the next level, Hempel has something to offer. Get ready to be inspired by a company that truly cares about its employees and their professional growth. Come be a part of Hempel's mission to shape a brighter future with sustain-able coating solutions and unleash your full potential!

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

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Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​