AVP, Risk Control

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Position Summary

The AVP, Risk Control – Marine is responsible for delivering expert risk engineering and loss control services for a diverse portfolio of Builder’s Risk, Cargo, and other Inland accounts. This role supports underwriting decisions and client risk management through risk assessment, technical consultation and development of risk improvement strategies through the life cycle of the account.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor risk engineering service commitments for assigned accounts, aligning activities with binding, renewal, and /or construction milestones.
• Conduct periodic desktop risk assessments for Builder’s Risk projects, including plan/specification reviews, COPE data collection, and review of 3rd party reports in evaluating construction methods, logistics, adjacent exposures, temporary works, and critical operations (e.g., hot work, cranes/rigging, water intrusion controls, theft, etc.)
• Conduct desktop risk assessments using vendor or third-party reports for Cargo accounts, focusing on COPE data collection with special emphasis on site security and cargo handling practices.
• Leverage third-party Property/Marine survey vendors for physical survey work, ensuring quality control and alignment with technical and timeliness requirements.
• Assess catastrophic exposures (windstorm, flood, earthquake, wildfire, convective storm) and the adequacy of contractor mitigation plans (e.g., hurricane readiness, flood emergency action, crane weather protocols, winterization).
• Provide technical consultation to underwriters through risk assessment narratives, risk scoring, and Probable Maximum Loss (PML) including review of delay in completion/start-up exposures.
• Document risk assessment details and conclusions clearly and concisely in a consistent Account Review format that maximizes value to underwriting to support profitable decision making.
• Work with Risk Control Leadership to develop/refine survey forms, templates, guidelines and other documents to strengthen the quality of deliverables to underwriters.
• Develop tailored risk reduction recommendations and strategies for accounts based on the specific hazards, conditions, and nature of the business or project.
• Collaborate with underwriting to create stewardship presentations that focus on tracking key metrics (water intrusion events, hot work compliance, recommendation closure rates) to demonstrate value and loss reduction.
• Monitor industry loss activity for trends, insights, and learning opportunities.
• Deliver underwriter and client education on marine risk topics, including risk awareness and assessment as well as best practices for construction management, cargo handling, security, or other related topics on as needed basis.
• Attend industry conferences with underwriters for educational sessions and relationship building events with brokers and clients.
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Risk control experience in both account management and performing onsite surveys and risk assessments.
• Expert understanding of relevant industry standards, such as NFPA, FM, IMO, TAPA, etc.
• Experience assessing risk across multiple transportation modes (rail, truck, vessel, aircraft, barge) and cargo commodity classes.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with a client-focused approach and business acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn proprietary systems.
• Ability to work independently and travel up to 10–15% as needed.
• Professional designations such as ARM, CSP, CPP, CFPS, PE, or other related designations are valued but not required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and application of new concepts.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Relevant insurance industry experience will be taken into consideration.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in risk control, loss control, or risk engineering within construction, property, marine, or cargo insurance.
  
  

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$135,000 - $181,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
  
  

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For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is:

November 12, 2025

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