Senior Risk Consultant
$135,000–$150,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement strategic, customized risk control service plans for actively serviced accounts, conducting comprehensive risk assessments and audits across manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors to identify exposures and deliver prioritized mitigation strategies. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating complex findings into actionable recommendations while overseeing carrier loss control activities and conducting management training sessions. Own client retention for assigned books, building strong relationships with producers and account managers to deliver responsive, proactive service and measurable progress against service plan goals. Partner with producers to support new business development through RFPs, proposals, and site visits, while mentoring junior consultants on technical assessments and client communication. Manage travel and expenses within budget, complete monthly activity reports, and maintain productive relationships with insurance carrier risk engineering teams and third-party vendors to enhance client outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Business, or a related field
- 5–10+ years of progressive experience in risk consulting, EHS, loss control, or insurance-related roles
- Professional designation required or in progress: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ARM (Associate in Risk Management), or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing client-facing service plans, risk assessments, and written consulting deliverables
- Proven ability to build and manage internal and external relationships
- Track record for finding creative, mutually beneficial solutions
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to client sites and HUB offices within 150 miles of Chicago area and occasionally beyond
- Deep knowledge of risk management principles, occupational safety regulations, and industry-specific exposures — particularly in manufacturing, construction, and related industrial sectors
- Hands-on experience with loss driver analysis and cost containment strategies
- Proven ability to conduct audits, gap analyses, and risk assessments across complex, multi-site operations
- Familiarity with risk assessment technology platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Natural relationship builder who earns trust quickly with clients at all organizational levels — from front-line supervisors to C-suite executives
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with a track record of delivering training and consulting engagements to diverse audiences
- Highly adaptable — able to shift context fluidly across industry types and client cultures without missing a beat
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex risk concepts into clear, client-ready deliverables that meet quality standards on first submission
- Demonstrated experience coaching or mentoring colleagues; comfortable providing constructive guidance and developing others
- Highly organized and self-directed — able to manage multiple client engagements and service commitments simultaneously with minimal oversight
- Sound judgment and problem-solving instincts; able to make confident decisions in ambiguous or fast-moving situations
- High degree of professionalism and accountability; responds to internal and external stakeholders within expected timeframes and models HUB values consistently
- 7-10 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with manufacturing and/or construction clients in a consulting or loss control capacity
- Prior staff management, supervisory, or formal mentoring experience
- Additional lines experience beyond core coverages (e.g., General Liability, Products, Environmental)
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