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About our client

Our client, an international real estate fund focused on the hospitality sector, seeks a Head of Risk Management to design and lead the insurance and risk strategy, including optimizing asset protection & coverage, overseeing policy lifecycle from end to end, proactively handling claims and fomenting cross-functional collaboration. The position is based in Mexico City.

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What the job involves

• Lead the global insurance strategy by designing, negotiating, and managing the full insurance portfolio (property, liability, construction, BI, D&O, environmental)
• Manage policy lifecycle end-to-end, overseeing due diligence, placement, renewals, audits, certificates, claims, premium allocation, and optimization across diverse jurisdictions
• Represent and act as the fund’s insurance authority, directing claims strategy, coordinating with brokers/adjusters/counsel, and driving recoveries with minimal operational disruption
• Establish insurance frameworks for the asset lifecycle—including acquisitions, development, refinancing, and disposals—to ensure full coverage at every stage
• Support M&A and development teams with insurance diligence for acquisitions, new projects, and major renovations
• Guide insurance structuring for joint ventures, lending arrangements, and regulatory requirements; standardize diligence processes including checklists, risk allocation methods, and lender/partner compliance expectations
• Identify and mitigate strategic risks, partnering with engineering, legal, and operations to address trends affecting insurability and cost
• Collaborate and advise senior leadership and asset managers with data-driven insights on coverage, limits, exclusions, emerging risks, and ESG-related exposures
• Educate internal teams on insurance concepts and evolving risk topics; promote an understanding and a culture of risk awareness
• Manage broker relationships, conduct property reviews, and coordinate training
• Collaborate with legal, asset management, engineering, and property teams to support timely claim resolution

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Who we are looking for

• Thorough knowledge and experience in commercial insurance & risk management, ideally garnered in the real estate or hospitality sectors
• Impeccable analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proactive and precise in decision-making
• Solid grasp of insurance fundamentals, including  assessment, mitigation, placement, and claims handling
• Degree in risk management, finance, business, accounting, or a similar field
• Professional certifications (ARM, CRM, CIRM, CPCU or equivalent)
• Fluency in English required, advanced or fluency in Spanish a plus
• Knowledge of construction/development risk requirements and international insurance markets
• Solid organization, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to operate independently, and with outstanding attention to detail
• Expertise in insurance principles, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies, with a proven track record in insurance for real estate/hospitality and managing complex claims