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Risk Governance & Reporting Lead (Project Management)

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities.

As a member of Munich Re\'s US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world\'s preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

Responsibilities         

• Lead the IRM project management office for enterprise‑level initiatives, translating priorities into structured plans with clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and delivery discipline.
• Provide project risk management oversight for major initiatives, including review and challenge of project documentation to assess risk adequacy, project tiering, and execution readiness.
• Act as the IRM risk partner for material project risks, issuing risk opinions on significant decisions or changes and participating in steering or governance forums as needed.
• Partner with project managers and sponsors to ensure timely escalation of emerging risks, execution issues, and material budget or scope changes.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives, balancing delivery objectives with enterprise risk and governance expectations.
• Deliver clear, decision‑ready status and risk reporting to IRM leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to broader enterprise risk management activities, including governance forums and internal risk reporting.
• Serve as a member of the US Non Life IRM leadership team and make decisions in the best interest of the team.
• Be a team player in support of all IRM and MRAS objectives.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities:       

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience leading increasingly complex, cross‑functional projects or programs in insurance, financial services, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and execution risk, including managing scope, timeline, cost, and delivery risk.
• Experience applying or overseeing project risk management practices for large or high‑impact initiatives.
• Experience working within formal enterprise governance structures, including executive‑level reporting and issue escalation.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes in a matrixed organization without direct authority.
• Project management certification strongly preferred (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).
• Insurance or risk credentials a plus (e.g., CPCU, ARe, actuarial exams/designations, or equivalent).

Professional Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and gain alignment across U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives, framing trade‑offs, providing perspective, and constructively challenging assumptions when appropriate.
• Self‑directed and execution‑oriented, able to operate effectively with limited direction and drive work forward in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and ownership, proactively identifying issues and advancing solutions.
• Brings an enterprise mindset, balancing delivery objectives with risk discipline and governance expectations.

The Company is open to considering remote candidates. The salary range posted below applies to the various locations across the United States.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $125,800- $184,500 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position across the United States. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.