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About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

The Director of Risk Management is a strategic leader responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining the organization's insurance program and actively engaging with the enterprise risk management (ERM) program. This role works closely with operational leaders across plants, supply chain, safety, and engineering to identify and manage risks that could impact production, quality, asset protection, worker safety, financial performance, and strategic goals. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of manufacturing risk exposures, commercial insurance programs, and ERM methodologies.

As the Director of Risk Management, you will focus on:

Insurance Program Management

+ Manage all aspects of the corporate insurance portfolio, including property, equipment breakdown, general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, product liability, cargo/inland marine, cyber, and executive and financial coverages

+ Lead annual insurance renewals, underwriting submissions, and negotiation of terms with brokers and carriers

+ Conduct values collection and risk engineering coordination for global plant locations (e.g., property surveys, loss control assessments)

+ Oversee claims management, coordinating with insurers, TPAs, safety teams, legal, and plant management to ensure efficient and accurate resolution

+ Analyze loss trends and identify opportunities to reduce incidents and improve insurability

+ Evaluate alternative risk financing options, including self-insurance, captives, and retention optimization

Risk Analysis & Operational Support

+ Develop risk dashboards and performance metrics that communicate risk levels to leadership

+ Support M&A due diligence from a risk and insurance perspective

+ Apply resources and support strategic decisions on capital investments, new equipment, facility expansions, and supply chain diversification

+ Oversee on-site risk engineering surveys and work closely with Plant Managers to implement property protection measures

+ Review contracts and vendor agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance requirements

+ Maintain awareness of regulatory and compliance obligations relevant to manufacturing operations (OSHA, environmental regulations, transportation requirements, etc.)

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

+ Partner closely with EHS, Operations, Quality, HR, Engineering, Legal, and Finance to embed risk awareness and mitigation strategies into day-to-day operations

+ Provide guidance and training to plant teams on insurance-related topics, claims handling, and risk mitigation best practices

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

+ Support the development and enhancement of the organization’s ERM framework, risk governance processes, and risk reporting structure

+ Monitor and advise on annual and ongoing enterprise-wide risk assessments, including operational, financial, strategic, compliance, and supply chain risks

+ Assist with maintaining and updating the enterprise risk register and track mitigation activities

+ Drive program maturity in alignment with leadership objectives

+ Leverage with internal and external resources to identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities

+ Oversee business continuity and crisis management planning, including manufacturing disruption scenarios, equipment failures, cyber incidents, and natural disasters

+ Assist in preparing and delivering ERM reports to senior leadership, Executive Committees, and Board committees

**Required education, experiences & skills** :

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 7–10+ years of progressive risk management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

+ Strong background in commercial insurance program management and enterprise risk management

+ Experience working with brokers, carriers, underwriters, and risk engineers

+ Deep knowledge of manufacturing exposures including property, equipment breakdown, business interruption, product liability, workers’ compensation, and supply chain risk

+ Strong command of ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) and risk governance best practices

+ Familiarity with governance, risk & compliance software platforms (e.g., Origami, LogicManager, Cura, Resolver, etc.)

+ Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and business unit management

+ Strong project management abilities and attention to detail

+ Ability to work across multiple global sites, including occasional travel to manufacturing facilities

**Preferred education, experiences & skills** :

+ Advanced degree (MBA, MS Risk Management, Engineering, Legal, or related field)

+ Professional designations such as ARM, CRM, CPCU, CRMP, or equivalent

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

**Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements** :

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.