Safran

Risk & Insurance Manager

Safran$114K — $179K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Over 8 years of experience in risk management or insurance
  • In-depth knowledge of the aeronautic industry
  • Fluent in English; French or Spanish is a plus
  • Strong communication and network facilitation skills
  • Solid experience in transversal management

Responsibilities

  • Lead ERM initiatives and prepare for Risk Committees
  • Challenge entities on Company perspectives and external risks
  • Maintain and coordinate the Cabin Risk Representatives network
  • Implement tools to monitor entity maturity
  • Deploy risk management training tools and ensure database administration
  • Manage sinister claims from reporting to resolution
  • Ensure contract compliance with Group insurance policies

Benefits

  • Participation in Group Risk Management and Insurance Management networks
  • Access to Safran University training programs
  • Opportunity for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in crisis management training and exercises
  • Collaborative work environment in a leading team
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB

Job title

Risk & Insurance Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Risk & Insurance Manager, you'll play a pivotal part on our team.

This position contributes to our vision by:
• leading and challenging the ERM work of your entity in preparation for and during Risk Committees;
• challenging entities considering Company perspectives and external risks;
• maintaining and coordinating the Cabin Risk Representatives network, and training any new members;
• implementing tools to monitor entity maturity and challenging the associated improvement plans;
• deploying awareness and training tools for risk management, in particular RiTO2 and backtesting;
• ensuring the administration of the RiTO2 risk mapping database;
• applying and updating RSK reference documentation;
• actively participating in the Group Risk Management and Insurance Management networks, as well as Safran University training programs;
• Manage the entity's sinister claims, from reporting to case follow-up, in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Check the compliance of insurance clauses in customer, service provider, and supplier contracts with Group insurance policies
• Support the renewal of insurance programs in coordination with the Group by providing up-to-date and reliable data

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of Safran Cabin's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across all entities, processes, and major programs.
• Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise risks that may impact the achievement of business objectives.
• Partner with risk owners to develop, implement, and track risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with Safran risk management procedures (GRP-059) and effective utilization of the RiTo2 risk management tool.
• Consolidate and analyze company-wide risk data, including risk exposure trends, risk ratings, risk mappings, and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and present risk assessments and recommendations to the Risk Committee and Executive Committee (COMEX) for review and decision-making.
• Evaluate risk management maturity across entities and processes using the established maturity framework (GRF-0050).
• Collaborate with Division Leaders and Site General Managers to establish annual risk management objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Crisis Management
• Support the Company's crisis management program by participating in crisis response teams during significant events.
• Develop and deliver crisis management awareness and training programs for leaders and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate periodic crisis management exercises to assess preparedness and response effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and methodological support to sites and business units in establishing crisis management processes

Candidate skills & requirements

Insurance Management
• Serve as the primary liaison between Safran Cabin and the Group Insurance Department.
• Coordinate and communicate insurance requirements, renewals, and coverage needs across the organization.
• Manage insurance claims activities, including reporting, investigation support, and claim follow-up.
• Review customer, supplier, and service provider contracts to ensure compliance with Group insurance requirements and coverage provisions.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to insurance policies, procedures, and risk transfer requirements.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to the Group Insurance Department regarding claims, coverage, and emerging insurance-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with Group Aero Liability insurance requirements applicable to suppliers, subcontractors, and other third-party partners.
• Support annual insurance renewal processes by gathering, validating, and submitting required data and documentation.

Main Activities:
• leading and challenging the ERM work of your entity in preparation for and during Risk Committees;
• challenging entities considering Company perspectives and external risks;
• maintaining and coordinating the Cabin Risk Representatives network, and training any new members;
• implementing tools to monitor entity maturity and challenging the associated improvement plans;
• deploying awareness and training tools for risk management, in particular RiTO2 and backtesting;
• ensuring the administration of the RiTO2 risk mapping database;
• applying and updating RSK reference documentation;
• actively participating in the Group Risk Management and Insurance Management networks, as well as Safran University training programs;
• Manage the entity's sinister claims, from reporting to case follow-up, in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Check the compliance of insurance clauses in customer, service provider, and supplier contracts with Group insurance policies
• Support the renewal of insurance programs in coordination with the Group by providing up-to-date and reliable data

Other Skills: In-depth knowledge of the aeronautic industry sector in an international context, strong communication and network facilitation skills, solid experience in transversal management, ability to influence stakeholders, build alignment and/or reach compromise in contexts involving diverging interests and significant business stakes.

Preferred Skills: Fluent in English, speaking/understanding French preferred, Spanish is a plus.

Level: Senior-level position within job role

Annual salary

$114,000 - $179,140

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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