Risk Associate

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities.  As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio. 

Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 576 properties, totaling 233 million square feet, with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as New York City's Rockefeller Center, São Paulo's Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt’s OpernTurm and TaunusTurm.

Summary of the Position:

The Associate, Risk Management will report to the Managing Director, Risk Management and support the administration of Tishman Speyer's global insurance and risk management programs. The role works closely with internal business teams, insurance brokers, carriers, lenders, joint venture partners and third-party owners to procure and administer insurance programs, manage claims, review contractual insurance requirements, and support acquisitions, developments and operating assets.
This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure to commercial insurance, portfolio risk management, claims and strategic risk financing initiatives. Real estate experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support annual renewal and placement of Property, Casualty, Environmental, Cyber and Executive Risk programs.
• Assist with insurance due diligence for acquisitions, developments and dispositions.
• Coordinate Builders Risk and development placements.
• Prepare insurance budgets, premium allocations and policy documentation.
• Maintain insurance policies, certificates and endorsements.
• Coordinate lender insurance compliance.
• Manage claims with brokers, carriers and property teams.
• Review contracts, leases and loan documents for insurance requirements.
• Provide risk management guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support strategic insurance and risk financing initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in commercial insurance, brokerage, underwriting, claims or corporate risk management.
• Real estate experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial Property & Casualty insurance.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to collective success
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills; ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes
• ARM, CPCU or similar designation is a plus.
• Proficiency in utilizing AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to increase operational efficiency, enhance work quality, and identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation

*On-site presence required.

The base compensation range for this role is $80,000-100,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to Tishman Speyer's comprehensive benefits package.

This base range reflects a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skill sets, and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyer’s New York team, as we’ve considered factors specific to this geography.

Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices. Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.