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Manager Commodity Risk Management Jobs in Chicago, IL

Wintrust

Risk Management Officer

Rosemont, IL · On-site

Provide independent model risk management and support for the VP of Model Risk as follows: Model Validation * Perform independent and comprehensive validation of bank-wide statistical/econometric ...

Flender

Indirect Commodity Manager

Elgin, IL

Indirect Commodity Manager Company Description Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical ... Risk & Market Analysis: Track market conditions, manage supply risks, and identify new suppliers ...

Wintrust

Risk Management Officer

Rosemont, IL · Hybrid

Provide independent model risk management and support for the VP of Model Risk as follows: Model Validation * Perform independent and comprehensive validation of bank-wide statistical/econometric ...

Flender

Indirect Commodity Manager

Elgin, IL · On-site

Indirect Commodity Manager Company Description Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical ... Risk & Market Analysis: Track market conditions, manage supply risks, and identify new suppliers ...

Wintrust

Risk Management Analyst

Northbrook, IL

... Management. The associate will make informed decisions based on Risk evaluation criteria. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: * Complete underwriting for new Agent entities along with approval ...

Wintrust

Risk Management Analyst

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$20.19 - $26/hr

... Management. The associate will make informed decisions based on Risk evaluation criteria. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: * Complete underwriting for new Agent entities along with approval ...

Chubb

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Chicago, IL

$98K - $167K/yr

... Manager (ORM) or related certifications * Demonstrated expertise in a Risk, Audit or Compliance role relating to an insurance business * Clear understanding of Company activities and the risks ...

Medline

Risk Management Engineer

Northfield, IL

$79K - $119K/yr

Responsible for managing an automated risk-based trending system that will help the organization foresee risks as well as objectively proving that risk controls are effective. Provide expertise to ...

Medline

Risk Management Engineer

Northfield, IL

$79K - $119K/yr

Responsible for managing an automated risk-based trending system that will help the organization foresee risks as well as objectively proving that risk controls are effective. Provide expertise to ...

Robinhood

Futures Risk Program Manager

Chicago, IL

What you'll do Design and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy emphasizing early risk ... Apply Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) regulatory ...

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager commodity risk management in Chicago, IL is $100,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $117,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Commodity Risk Management vs Commodity Analyst?

AspectManager Commodity Risk ManagementCommodity Analyst
ResponsibilitiesOversees risk mitigation strategies, manages teams, develops policiesAnalyzes market data, forecasts commodity trends, supports risk decisions
Required SkillsRisk management, leadership, strategic planningData analysis, market research, reporting skills
CertificationsFRM, CFA, or similar risk certifications often preferredRelevant finance or commodity certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentCorporate, trading floors, risk departmentsResearch firms, trading companies, financial institutions

The Manager Commodity Risk Management focuses on leading risk strategies and managing teams, while the Commodity Analyst primarily conducts market analysis and trend forecasting. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but the manager role emphasizes leadership and strategic oversight.

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Director, Risk Management

Director, Risk Management

Pepper Construction

Barrington, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.
The Director, Corporate Risk Management will lead the Company's enterprise risk management strategy, providing strategic oversight of insurance programs, claims management, contractual risk, loss control, and risk mitigation initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for designing, placing, and managing property and casualty insurance programs; supporting Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIPs); and developing practical solutions that protect the Company's people, projects, assets, and financial performance.
Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, business unit leaders, and cross-functional partners, the Director will help embed risk awareness into daily operations while enabling informed decision-making and supporting continued growth. The ideal leader brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, collaborative influence, and an innovative approach to managing emerging business, operational, financial, and contractual risks within a complex construction environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Risk Strategy & Insurance Programs
  • Leads the implementation, governance and continuous improvement of a Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) and Subcontractor Default Insurance program
  • In collaboration with brokers, underwriters, and insurers, designs, places and manages insurance programs that effectively allocate, mitigate, and finance risk
  • Regularly reviews insurance coverages, limits, deductibles, and structures to ensure alignment with business growth, coverage optimization, project risk profiles, and market conditions
  • Develops insurance cost allocation and billing models to support accurate divisional and project pricing
  • Meets with company clients, subcontractors, consultants to negotiate contractual insurance and bonding terms to mitigate retained risks.

Contractual & Financial Risk
  • Reviews contractual insurance and risk allocation provisions; identifies and advises on one-sided, unusual, or high-risk terms
  • Partners with the Corporate Legal Team to develop and negotiate contract terms, exceptions and amendments related to risk, insurance, and bonding
  • Obtains and evaluates specialty insurance coverage required by owner contracts or unique project risks

Claims & Loss Management
  • Partners with the third-party claims administrators ("TPAs"), claims adjusters/consultants, claims counsel, and General Counsel to oversee claims strategy, valuation, and reserve adequacy
  • Ensures claims data accuracy and provides clear, actionable reporting to executive leadership
  • Uses claims trends to drive loss prevention and operational improvements

Operational Risk & Loss Control
  • Works closely with Operations, Safety, Fleet Management, Human Resources, Facilities Management, and project teams to implement systems, procedures and controls that reduce the frequency and severity of losses
  • Provides training and guidance to Operation's project teams on insurance programs, CCIP requirements, risk controls, and risk management best practices
  • Serves as a trusted advisor to operations leadership on risk-related decision making

Fleet Risk Management
  • Oversees fleet risk strategy, including driver standards, insurance coverage, loss trends, auto liability exposure, and claims performance in partnership with Safety and Operations
  • Leads accident review, preventability determinations, repair estimate evaluation, severity tiering, and related cost-control processes
  • Manages driver risk tracking, including point assignment logic, scoring methodology, Samba MVR notifications, annual MVR reviews, and the system of record
  • Leads the Fleet Safety Committee and provides governance, reporting, and escalation support for fleet risk decisions
  • Analyzes frequency, severity, repeat drivers, and geographic trends to inform corrective actions, risk mitigation strategies, and reporting to executive leadership and insurance partners
  • Ensures alignment with TPAs, carriers, and the overall claims management strategy for auto losses

Management of External Partnerships & Provider Relations
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, TPAs, claims administrators, actuaries, loss control specialists, and consultants
  • Maintains all insurance policies, certificates, and records; provides regular reporting on program performance, claims activity and emerging risks
  • Serves as an active member of the Corporate Enterprise Risk Committee reporting to executive management
  • Represents and communicates the Company's insurance and risk programs to internal stakeholders and external partners

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Business Management, Risk Management, Insurance, Risk Control, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred
  • Professional Designations: Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive risk and insurance management experience, preferably within the construction or investment real estate industry or a construction-focused insurance/bonding brokerage or insurance carrier environment
  • Demonstrated technical experience managing complex insurance and risk control programs, and large-scale claims portfolios
  • Previous experience successfully providing leadership and direction to a support team of risk management and claims management professionals
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to advise and influence operational, legal, and executive management teams
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

The annual salary midpoint for this role is $195,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.
Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.
For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com.
Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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