Sika AG
specialty chemicals
Risk&InsuranceManager
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“Risk & Insurance Manager at Sika AG. Skills: insurance management, risk management, global insurance programmes, Swiss insurance regulations. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through insurance strategies and policy reviews. Manage the Group’s insurance programmes (liability, property&busines interuption, cyber, D&O, transport) including the captive with insurers, Group companies and brokers”
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; precise working style
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics or administration, Minimum 5-7 years of proven insurance management experience, including managing Group’s insurance programmes across all lines of business, negotiating insurance policies, claims handling, insurance cost allocation etc., Proven experience in multinational manufacturing environment, Broad understanding of insurance (incl. captives, alternative risk transfer), Knowledge of Swiss insurance regulations, Business fluent in German and English (spoken and written), Solid user knowledge of Microsoft applications
Nice to Have
Additional training in insurance management, Previous exposure to internal controls, risk management and audit
What You'll Do.
and mitigate risks through insurance strategies and policy reviews
Manage the Group’s insurance programmes (liability
property&busines interuption
transport) including the captive with insurers
Group companies and brokers
Optimize insurance management processes
including value collection
insurance cost allocation
Review and negotiate insurance policies to align with organisational needs
manage the insurance renewal process
Participate in the operation and development of Sika’s Enterprise Risk Management and Sika’s Internal Control System
Provide insurance and risk management advice
guidance and support to Group companies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with various stakeholders globally: Group Risk Management Team (Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, Sustainability Risk Management), Risk Engineering Team, Local insurance responsibles, local Finance Managers and Corporate Finance colleagues as well as external Insurance companies and insurance brokers
Communication Scope
Good communication and presentation skills; Business fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
Process & Methodology
managing global insurance programmes
Full Job Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. Sika is establishing a new Group Risk Management team to strengthen oversight of risks, internal controls, and insurance protection across the organization. We are looking for an experienced Risk & Insurance Manager with a strong background in managing global insurance programmes in a multinational manufacturing environment, including policy negotiations, claims handling, and insurance cost allocation. Knowledge of Swiss insurance regulations and a broad understanding of insurance solutions, including captives and alternative risk transfer, are essential for this role. Main responsibilities * Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through insurance strategies and policy reviews * Manage the Group’s insurance programmes (liability, property&busines interuption, cyber, D&O, transport) including the captive with insurers, Group companies and brokers * Optimize insurance management processes, including value collection, claims handling, insurance cost allocation * Review and negotiate insurance policies to align with organisational needs, manage the insurance renewal process * Participate in the operation and development of Sika’s Enterprise Risk Management and Sika’s Internal Control System * Provide insurance and risk management advice, guidance and support to Group companies * Work with various stakeholders globally: Group Risk Management Team (Enterprise Risk Manag
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