Ice Cream Regional Insurance & Risk Manager - Americas

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Job Title: Ice Cream Regional Insurance & Risk Manager - Americas

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Regional Insurance & Risk Manager for our New Jersey office, reporting directly to the Global Insurance and Risk Director in our HQ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The role supports our global insurance and risk program to roll-out and manage our new insurance and risk management framework at the regional business unit level.

This role, focused on the Americas Market (US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador), is key to ensuring the protection and resilience of our newly formed organization. The Regional Insurance & Risk Manager will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management strategies, ensuring inception and continuity of insurance coverage, and fostering a risk-aware culture across the business units.

Be at the forefront of establishing a new insurance & risk management function in a globally recognized brand, shaping the future of our financial operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Global function in the operational execution of Ice Cream’s global insurance and risk control strategy
• Act as Business Partner for the Business Unit and Market Finance teams and other local functional departments
• Ensure Business Unit and Market compliance with the Ice Cream Policy on Insurance & Risk
• Liaise with different roles in the Markets to:
• Collate underwriting information
• Notify and coordinate claims
• Validate and track local policy issuance
• Set up and maintain insurance-related vendors
• Process timely insurance premium payments
• Monitor and instantly notify material changes in risk profile
• Instantly notify M&A activity within the Business Unit
• Procure non-global insurance policies and maintain up-to-date overviews
• Ensure compliance with local insurance laws/regulations
• Maintain relations with local brokers and insurance companies
• Carry out contract reviews on indemnity/liability/insurance clauses
• Create awareness and provide general education on insurance requirements within the Business Unit and Markets​

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ARM, CPCU) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance and risk management, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Nor