About this role
Role Overview
- Assess insurance risks to identify potential hazards and propose measures to minimize or eliminate risk
- Conduct full risk assessments of prospective clients to support underwriters
- Prepare loss analyses to optimally support underwriters
- Provide support and advice to clients on fire protection and property damage prevention: strong interest in and willingness to learn about automatic sprinkler systems and hydraulic calculations; assess damage potential from natural hazards (wind/storm, flooding, earthquake) and machinery breakdown
- Provide additional technical support to underwriters and assist with various research assignments
- Advise clients on planned new builds and renovations
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external clients
Requirements
- Completed engineering degree (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering) or equivalent technical qualification with relevant professional experience
- At least some professional experience, ideally as a Risk Engineer / Field Risk Engineer at an insurance company or as an expert/surveyor in fire protection or natural perils
- Certifications and additional training or experience in fire protection, safety, and loss prevention are an advantage
- Practical knowledge of internationally recognized fire protection and loss-prevention standards (e.g., NFPA, VdS, FM Global) as well as applicable local safety standards
- Self-organized, independent and reliable work style
- Hands-on mentality, quick comprehension and strong organizational skills
- Technical understanding and the ability to assess complex situations and derive conclusions independently
- Fluent written and spoken German and English
- Willingness to travel extensively within the German-speaking region (approx. 50%, including on-site time at client locations)
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave
- Company holidays on December 24 and December 31
- Company pension plan
- Employer contributions to capital-forming savings (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
- Corporate Benefits (employee discounts and offers)
- Bicycle leasing program