MD – Risk Management

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director, Risk Management, oversees FedEx Freight’s global insurance, risk-financing, and loss prevention programs, ensuring comprehensive protection of company assets, people, and reputation. This leader designs and administers insurance coverage across property, casualty, liability, and self-insured programs while developing enterprise risk mitigation strategies aligned with the CFO’s financial governance objectives. Reporting to the VP, Treasurer & Investor Relations, the Director partners with Legal, Operations, and Internal Audit to evaluate risk exposures, manage claims, and optimize total cost of risk across the organization ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Insurance & Risk Financing

• Direct insurance placement, renewals, and policy administration for all business lines
• Evaluate and recommend risk transfer or retention strategies to optimize total cost of risk
• Oversee claims handling and coordinate with Legal on litigation strategy

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Partner with Internal Audit and SOX to integrate enterprise risk reporting and controls
• Maintain corporate risk register and ensure alignment with company objectives
• Analyze risk trends and emerging exposures to inform executive decision-making

Governance & Compliance

• Develop risk management policies and procedures consistent with FedEx governance
• Oversee broker and vendor performance; ensure adherence to ethical standards and contract terms
• Prepare quarterly risk reports for executive management and the Audit Committee

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of Risk Management Analysts and support staff
• Partner cross-functionally with Treasury, Legal, and Operations to manage insured and self-insured exposures
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on insurance coverage and risk strategy

Disclaimer: This description outlines the role’s general nature and key responsibilities; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications needed QUALIFICATIONS: Education:

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business, or related field required
• MBA, CPCU, ARM, or CRM designation preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive corporate risk management or insurance experience
• Proven record managing complex property and casualty insurance programs
• Experience negotiating global insurance renewals and managing self-insurance or captive structures
• Familiarity with freight, logistics, or transportation industries preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of insurance markets, risk financing, and claims management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with brokers, insurers, and executives
• Analytical expertise in loss modeling and risk analytics
• Leadership ability to influence decision-making across Legal, Operations, and Finance
• Proficiency with risk management information systems (RMIS)

JOB CONDITION:

• Strategic and high-impact role with exposure to executive leadership and external stakeholders. Limited travel for insurer, broker, and site meetings

Preferred Qualifications: Pay Transparency: Pay: Additional Details: This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight location several times per week. FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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