Senior Manager, Insurance and Risk

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. Job Category Finance Position Summary We’re currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager, Insurance & Risk Management leader to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role will be responsible for the management of all non-benefit lines of insurance. The role will lead a team of 2-3 teammates, prepare underwriting data for application submissions, lead renewal negotiations, prepare program briefing material, and maintain communication with brokers, carriers and internal stakeholders as needed. *** This role is HYBRID. In the office 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday) at HQ in Nashville, TN *** Responsibilities Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing team Drive key initiatives and strategy to build the insurance risk management function, team, systems, and policies Lead the day-to-day operations of the corporate risk management function, including policy administration, commercial contract risk review, and insurance claims and financial reporting Participate as the insurance and risk subject matter expert related to M&A activities, including due diligence and post-deal integration Manage aspects of the captive insurance entity operations and reporting requirements Minimum Qualifications BS/BBA degree in business or related field 8+ years of progressive experience in Insurance Risk Management with at least 3 years in a leadership role at a large multinational company Strong track record of building and scaling global risk management programs Managed and validated the collection of business exposure information across multiple countries and currencies Excellent analytical, organizational and communications skills ARM (Associate in Risk Management) Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish Preferred, but not required At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. A diverse and inclusive team. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play. Apply tot his job