Job Title: Senior Fine Art and Specie Risk Consultant (80-100%)
Job Number:
20250039D20240716
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At AXA XL we solve today’s complex risks to drive tomorrow’s innovation. We see our careers with AXA XL as a chance to unleash our potential globally. Cultivate expertise. Collaborate constantly. Analyse deeper. Dream bigger.
The Senior Fine Art and Specie Risk Consultant is embedded into AXA XL Risk Consulting but works in close daily interaction with the Fine Art and Specie underwriting teams.
The primary scope of work encompasses assessing, advising, and managing risks associated with fine art, species and collectible items. This role requires expertise in jewelry business, bank vault, cash in transit, art handling, packing, transportation, storage, and exhibition management, ensuring that our clients’ valuable assets are protected from potential loss, theft or damage, and environmental exposure.
Our clientele includes jewelry and watchmaking groups, banks, mining companies, manufacturers, diamond dealers, wholesalers, retailers, private collectors, and government and museum permanent collections.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the underwriting team with risk control initiatives, developing and promoting risk management and consultancy services for our Assureds and Brokers, and actively participating in industry initiatives. Your responsibilities will include working with institutional, art professionals, and private clients, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families.
The ambition of the role is to gradually expand and act as a Center of Excellence (CoE) and Transversal Manager across all regions providing a multifaceted approach and best practices within the organization in the area of Fine Art and Specie.
You will be based in our office either in Switzerland, France or Germany; however, we are excited to have implemented our Smart Working initiative offering a hybrid way of working.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for clients involved in Fine Art and Specie.
2. Attend and/or organise specialised surveys, which is an AXA XL proprietary digital risks assessment tool for art warehouses, museum facilities.
3. Collaborate closely with underwriters to ensure a thorough understanding of coverage options, policy terms, and conditions related to insurance products.
4. Prepare and present detailed risk assessment reports and recommendations to clients.
5. Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in Fine Art, Specie risk management.
6. Advise clients on effective risk mitigation techniques and loss prevention strategies tailored to their specific operations.
7. Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, underwriters, and industry partners.
8. Participate in industry events and networking opportunities.
9. Review quotes and renewal offers to provide risk control recommendations.
10. Attend meetings with brokers and clients.
11. Contribute to the development of innovative, technology-based risk control proposals.
12. Travelling, conducting surveys, and visiting clients will be required.
You will report to the Chief Risk Consulting Officer, Specialty.
Qualifications:
1. Solid experience in loss prevention in Fine Art and Specie field, and/or
2. Several years of experience in Fine Art and Specie insurance.
3. Experience in art handling and storage, exhibition management and security protection.
4. Outstanding understanding of Fine Art and Specie insurance products.
5. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
6. Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
7. Client and solution oriented.
8. Able to conduct discussions at management level.
9. Fluent in English and at least one additional language; German or French.
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AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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