Risk & Insurance Manager

About the role

Sika is establishing a new Group Risk Management team to strengthen oversight of risks, internal controls, and insurance protection across the organization. The company seeks an experienced Risk & Insurance Manager with a strong background in managing global insurance programmes in a multinational manufacturing environment. The role involves policy negotiations, claims handling, and insurance cost allocation, with a focus on Swiss insurance regulations and alternative risk transfer solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess and mitigate risks through insurance strategies and policy reviews.
• Manage the Group’s insurance programmes (liability, property & business interruption, cyber, D&O, transport) including the captive, working with insurers, Group companies and brokers.
• Optimize insurance management processes, including value collection, claims handling and insurance cost allocation.
• Review and negotiate insurance policies to align with organisational needs and manage the renewal process.
• Participate in the operation and development of Sika’s Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control System.
• Provide insurance and risk management advice, guidance and support to Group companies and collaborate with global stakeholders.

Required profile

• University degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics or administration.
• 5‑7 years of proven insurance management experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Broad understanding of insurance solutions, including captives and alternative risk transfer.
• Knowledge of Swiss insurance regulations.
• Business‑fluent in German and English.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks.
• Fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws.
• Above‑average freedom and empowerment within a trust‑based culture.
• Opportunity to shape a new Group Risk Management function in a global specialty chemicals leader.