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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 ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president risk management graduate in Chicago, IL is $162,281.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $195,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Risk Management Graduate vs Risk Analyst?

AspectVice President Risk Management GraduateRisk Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically a master's degree in finance, risk management, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, CRM) preferredBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; certifications like FRM are advantageous
Work EnvironmentSenior-level strategic environment, overseeing risk management programs, collaborating with executive teamsOperational environment, analyzing data, assessing risks, preparing reports for management
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large financial institutions, corporations, and consulting firmsCommon in banks, insurance companies, and investment firms

The Vice President Risk Management Graduate typically holds a higher-level, strategic role requiring advanced education and certifications, focusing on overseeing risk management strategies. In contrast, a Risk Analyst is more involved in data analysis and risk assessment at an operational level. Both roles are essential in financial industries but differ significantly in responsibilities and seniority.

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Senior Vice President, Risk & Portfolio Analytics

Unison Risk Advisors

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Vice President, Risk & Portfolio Analytics role will be based in our Chicago office and will lead the analytics function across all platform MGAs and play a critical role in shaping underwriting strategy. This role serves as an independent, data-informed voice to the business, providing portfolio insight, pricing discipline, and performance analysis that support sound underwriting and capital decisions.

This is a senior leadership role spanning portfolio management, actuarial oversight, catastrophe risk analysis (RMS), business intelligence, and product review. The successful candidate will build and mentor a high-performing team, strengthen analytics capabilities across the organization, and partner closely with underwriting, technology, finance, and risk capital stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead the analytics function by delivering portfolio reporting, deep-dive performance analysis, and actionable insight into underwriting trends across the group.

·       Translate complex data into clear decision support for senior leadership, underwriting teams, and external stakeholders through well-structured reports, exhibits, and data visualizations.

·       Oversee business intelligence and reporting capabilities, including the continued development of our reporting dashboard platform and other automated reporting tools in partnership with the software development team.

·       Provide regular management reporting on key portfolio KPIs across the underwriting platform.

·       Direct actuarial and exposure management activities, including rate methodology reviews, pricing adequacy assessments, exposure monitoring, and portfolio trend analysis by geography and class of business.

·       Produce ad hoc portfolio and carrier analytics, including premium, aggregate, and modelling projections, to support business planning and stakeholder requests.

·       Perform actuarial analysis, including loss ratio projections, technical loss picks, projection oversight, and coordination with external actuarial partners where appropriate.

·       Oversee catastrophe risk modelling workflows for property lines and provide concise, decision-ready exposure accumulation reporting to business leaders.

·       Review new products and contract structures to ensure pricing adequacy, technical soundness, and readiness for market rollout.

·       Establish and maintain robust documentation for pricing frameworks, portfolio modelling methodologies, and internal analytics processes.

·       Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of analytically strong professionals while fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and continuous improvement.

QualificationsThe ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, commercial judgment, and leadership capability.Key Qualifications:

·       Significant experience within an insurance carrier, reinsurance company, underwriting agency, MGA/MGU, or international insurance or reinsurance broker.

·       A strong foundation in actuarial science; progress toward or completion of ACAS, FCAS, or an equivalent analytical credential is preferred.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of ISO-based pricing methodologies and commercial property and casualty rating structures.

·       Demonstrated experience working with risk modelling platforms, including RiskModeler (RMS).

·       Hands-on experience with advanced analytical and reporting tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, Sigma, or proprietary insurance systems.

·       A proven ability to communicate complex analytical issues clearly and credibly to executive leadership, underwriting teams, and external stakeholders.

·       Strong leadership skills, including the ability to recruit, mentor, and develop high-potential analytical talent.

·       A collaborative, intellectually curious approach with the confidence to provide independent challenge and constructive insight together with the ability to communicate complex themes clearly at all levels of the organization and to key stakeholders.

SSalary Range: $120,000-$200,000

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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