Head of Risk and Insurance (m/f/d) (Risk Manager)

thyssenkrupp AGEssen, Essen, RuhrEURESpublished 08/14/2026
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Tasks

As Head of Insurance, you will take on a central role in the establishment and further development of the global insurance programs at tk accelis.

  • You will assume technical and disciplinary leadership of a team of three employees, including further development and resource management
  • You will manage external partners, including brokers, insurers, and service providers, including SLA management
  • You will conduct contract and claims negotiations with various stakeholders domestically and abroad and provide both technical and strategic support for complex issues in insurance
  • The observation and analysis of new risks in Materials Services and the implementation of adequate insurance solutions are part of your daily business
  • Ensuring efficient workflows, prioritizing processes, resource management, as well as the preparation and presentation of decision templates to management are part of your area of responsibility
  • You will actively participate in MundA projects and lead projects for the further development of methods, processes, and governance structures in insurance management

Profile

  • You have a completed degree in the field of Business Administration, Law, Insurance, or a comparable qualification
  • You bring several years of professional experience in the field of insurance and claims management, ideally with experience in contract negotiations
  • You have been able to gain initial leadership experience and enjoy the further development of employees
  • Your knowledge in the insurance sectors Property, Casualty, Transport is sound
  • You are proficient in using common insurance, claims, and risk management systems
  • You have business-fluent English skills in speaking and writing
  • You possess assertiveness, decisiveness, strong team orientation, and a sense of responsibility

You do not meet all the criteria of the job advertisement, but would still like to become part of tk accelis? We look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid working
  • Modern working environment at the ruhrtech kampus in Essen with good parking facilities and very good connections to public transport
  • Attractive social benefits, such as excellent company pension schemes, capital-forming benefits, Jobrad
  • Participation in group-wide health initiatives as well as discount programs in areas such as fitness, health, and mobile communications
  • A collegial working atmosphere

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application via the "Apply Now" button!

Contact

Anne Bahr Sourcing und Recruiting Tel: 0201/844-576529 We politely request companies from the personnel direct recruitment industry to refrain from making inquiries.

We value diversity

We value diversity. Therefore, we welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Anne Bahr