Gerald Metals is seeking a Vice President of Risk Mitigation who is responsible for Insurance and similar products for mitigating risks from our commodities trading, mining and general corporate functions. This role will lead origination efforts for such products and oversee implementation and monitoring throughout transaction lifecycles. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing relationships with brokers, underwriters, and other financial institutions in the field to further support the Group's capabilities. The Vice President of Risk Mitigation works in close coordination with various internal stakeholders from business development, structured finance, trade finance, legal, trading desks, credit and human resources.
Responsibilities:
Identifies and structure appropriate Risk mitigation products for various exposures of the Group
Leads all insurance-related aspects of the deal implementation process (i.e. policy and premium management), conforming policies to contracts, preparation of insurance proposals, amendment to Policies, and all other steps required to ensure compliance.
Coordinates closely with other departments to ensure all requirements and policies of the Group are met in the most appropriate and cost-effective manner.
Develops and manages relationships with external institutions, including attending industry events, meetings, and presentation preparation as required.
Special projects and additional responsibilities as required by senior management.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field
Master's Degree preferred
7-10 years of insurance experience
Experience in commodities preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to work on-site 5 days a week
Employee Programs & Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Saving Account
401(k) plan with company match
Short- and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our teams consist of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.