Senior Manager, Risk

Position: Senior Manager, Risk

Department: Insurance

Reporting to: Director, Insurance & Risk Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Bentonville, AR;

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Senior Manager, Risk. The ideal teammate will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative nature, and the demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and policies with a best-in-class client service philosophy.

About the Position

The Senior Manager, Risk partners closely with the Director of Insurance & Risk Management to oversee diverse personal lines and commercial insurance programs with varying complexities. These include Property and Casualty lines, Valuable Articles, Yacht, Aviation, Construction, Farm and Ranch, and Management Liability products. The role also supports due diligence for new business opportunities and contributes technical expertise to strategic projects.

What you will do

The position manages complex personal, commercial, and hybrid accounts while developing consultative relationships with clients, internal partners, brokers, and carriers. The Senior Manager evaluates coverage gaps, educates clients on market trends and new options, and provides leadership in developing strategic solutions that mitigate risk and align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Manage the development, implementation, and daily servicing of comprehensive insurance programs, including negotiation of policy terms and conditions.
• Research and evaluate industry trends, risk management practices, and safety and loss control strategies.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, financial reports, premium allocations, audits, and retro calculations.
• Coordinate claims coverage issues, participate in claim review meetings, and analyze reserves.
• Provide consultation and technical advice to business units and external stakeholders, including lenders and property managers.
• Lead asset acquisition due diligence, analyzing risk and insurance issues, compiling underwriting data, and making recommendations.
• Establish contract standards for insurance and indemnification wording; review legal documents for compliance and competitiveness.
• Manage internal communications and strategies related to risk management programs.
• Prepare detailed policy summaries for lenders, tenants, and other third parties.
• Support development of policies, training, and procedures to strengthen risk management operations.

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Risk analysis and insurance program management
• Budgeting and financial acumen
• Contract review and regulatory compliance
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement
• Organizational and project management
• Strong written and verbal communication

Qualifications required for your success

• 15 years of progressive technical experience in the insurance industry, risk management, or brokerage.
• Advanced degree or insurance certifications (CPCU, ARM) preferred.
• Experience managing a personal or commercial lines portfolio equivalent to a Fortune 500 company or in excess of $10M in premium.
• Strong strategic and financial acumen with entrepreneurial vision.
• Proven analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and conduct comprehensive research and analysis.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Familiarity with advanced analytics and finance platforms.
• Expertise in internal controls and corporate finance.
• Regulatory compliance oversight.

Personal attributes that support your success

• Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues.
• Collaborates respectfully and effectively with others, contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Approaches challenges with curiosity, bold thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Maintains a strong focus on results, consistently exercising sound judgment and decision-making.
• Brings a visionary mindset, planning strategically for the future with imagination and insight.
• Committed to excellence and actively engages with others to accomplish shared goals.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $187,000 - $234,000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton's family.

We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.