Risk Manager Europe

As Risk Manager Europe at Mohawk, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and strengthening our global operations.
You will:

• Manage key aspects of Mohawk’s risk management function across South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
• Collaborate with business units, site teams, engineers, and insurance partners to evaluate risk exposures and determine optimal strategies for risk retention or transfer. This will include on-site property risk assessments worldwide and being able to advise on risk mitigation measures. This is why you travel approximately 50% of your time.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators to optimize our insurance portfolio.
• Lead the renewal and implementation of global insurance policies, including property, liability, cyber, fiduciary, and executive liability.
• Oversee the claims management process, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of incidents.
• Support safety and compliance initiatives in line with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and manage the annual risk management budget, allocating insurance-related costs across business units.
• Contribute to risk and insurance due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, working closely with Treasury and Risk teams.

WHO ARE YOU?

• You are a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for risk management. You bring:
• A higher education degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s), or equivalent by at least six years of relevant experience in risk or the insurance industry.
• Solid knowledge of the insurance industry and its various structures and policy types, or a broad knowledge of organizational structure, production, finance in general.
• This role is based or close to Unilin HQ (Belgium) or Marazzi HQ (Italy). The flexibility and willingness to travel internationally (up to 50%).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to align with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach and the confidence to work independently and make decisions.

• A competitive remuneration package.
• We invest in your development and we believe in lifelong learning.
• Countless possibilities to build your career.
• An employer with a transparent sustainability strategy (for our planet, customers and employees).
• In short, you’ll be working for a Top Employer!

Mohawk Industries is a global leader in flooring solutions, generating approximately 30% of its annual sales in Europe. The company operates across the continent through a portfolio of strong brands, including Unilin and Marazzi, offering a wide range of products such as laminate, vinyl, ceramic tile, and wood flooring. Mohawk emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and design excellence in its European operations.