Full-Time

Manager – Global Risk Management

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

Compensation Overview

$84.5k - $105.6k/yr

Toronto, ON, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Markham, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Insurance
Required Skills
Market Research
Risk Management
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • University degree in business (bachelors or masters) and more than 10 years of relevant working experience
  • Sound working knowledge of insurance policies and underwriting process
  • Sound working knowledge of insurance claims management
  • Strong project management and co-ordination (ability to plan and co-ordinate multiple activities)
  • Strong critical thinking skills for risk assessment and analysis of risk trends
  • Sound judgment and problem solving (to support identification of pragmatic solutions to address risk trends)
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment
  • Risk management designation (CRM, CRMA)
  • Insurance designation (CIP, AIC, AU)
Responsibilities
  • Full involvement with recruiting talent
  • Provides mentoring, coaching and guidance to all team members
  • Objectively recommends compensation adjustments
  • Manages all aspects of performance
  • Serves as Risk Advisor to senior leadership and the organization
  • Provides risk advisory to Legal and Business Development in reviewing of RFPs / contracts on indemnity and insurance language
  • Provides risk advisory to the business on Third-party risk management
  • Manages and sustains the global insurance program, including but not limited to regional insurance underwriting information and application
  • Maintains business relationships with insurance brokers, insurers and claim adjusters in each region
  • Builds and maintains business relationships with all parts of the organization
  • Provides advisory to the global business on new business and coverage placements
  • Works with regional finance departments to ensure premium financials are communicated and invoice payments are remitted
  • Prepares insurance reporting
  • Prepares insurance market research and analytics
  • Oversees placement of project specific wrap up insurance
  • Facilitates insurance certificate preparation and distribution
  • Conducts insurance risk assessment
  • Oversees the global Claims Management and Loss Prevention Programs for the organization
  • Reviews first and third-party claims for irregularities, accuracy and completeness
  • Ensures claim financial and provisions are reported to Finance
  • Ensures Claim Trust Funds are accurate and invoice payments are remitted
  • Maintains updated records and prepares required reports
  • Understands and performs domestic and/or international claim programs, policies, and procedures for: reporting, investigation, and analysis; litigation management; resolution/outcome management; and the delivery of claim information
  • Supports the continued development of the BGIS’ incident management program including the development and implementation of control enhancements for significant risk events
  • Monitors and communicates out on key risk incidents to increase awareness across the organization
  • Develops and delivers the insurance training modules to internal stakeholders
  • Develops and delivers communication on the insurance renewal changes
  • Develops communication sessions on regulatory changes

BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • BGIS won Sydney Airport general FM services in April 2026.
  • BGIS won Victorian Government facilities management in January 2026 across 291 properties.
  • BGIS won Australian War Memorial maintenance in January 2026, reinforcing public-sector credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Veritas closes Q4 2026 and can force harsher margin discipline immediately.
  • Indeed reviews in July 2026 describe toxic management, unpaid hours, and poor progression.
  • A major customer loss in government or aviation would crush retention and valuation quickly.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS combines technical IFM with proprietary digital facility management across mission-critical environments.
  • Its scale spans 65,000 facilities and 620 million square feet globally.
  • BGIS’s portfolio includes data centers, government sites, healthcare, and aviation assets.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
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