Risk and Insurance Director

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
208K-354K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
At Capital Group, our goal is to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We start by investing in you.
The Role
Lead global insurance and risk financing strategy for the firm, managing underwriting, policy placement, claims oversight, analytics-driven risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional risk initiatives while building and leading the Global Risk & Insurance team and advising senior leadership and governance bodies.
Summary Generated by Built In

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. 

 

“I can influence my income.” 

 

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. 

 

“I can lead a full life.” 

 

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. 

  • Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options 

  • Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love 

  • Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones 

Capital Group is the world’s largest active fund manager. As a privately held company with a strong financial foundation, we have been free to prioritize our clients’ best interests and objectives for nearly a century. Success in that regard has helped spur our growth, leading to a scale that enables us to offer competitive fees and continue to develop new capabilities for our clients.

The Director of Risk & Corporate Insurance leads Capital Group’s global insurance and risk financing strategy to protect the firm’s balance sheet, operations, and fiduciary outcomes. Accountable for identifying, quantifying, and mitigating enterprise risk exposures through effective risk transfer, governance, and integration of insurance into the broader risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction for the global insurance and risk financing program, including limits, retention strategy, and market approach.

  • Lead underwriting strategy, policy placement, and renewal negotiations to optimize terms, pricing, and long-term positioning.

  • Evaluate enterprise risk exposures using loss data and analytics to inform risk transfer and mitigation decisions.

  • Integrate risk and insurance considerations into business activities, including contracts, vendor relationships, and corporate initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory insurance requirements and evolving market standards.

  • Oversee claims and litigation in partnership with Legal, ensuring effective recovery and continuous improvement of risk practices.

  • Deliver clear, decision-oriented risk reporting and insights to senior leadership, boards, and committees.

  • Drive continuous improvement of risk frameworks, tools, and processes to enhance transparency and scalability.

  • Provides leadership to the Global Risk & Insurance function, including day to day delivery and building and developing the team.

  • Engages with senior executives, business leaders, and governance bodies to provide independent, data-driven risk perspectives.

  • Leads complex, cross-functional risk initiatives spanning multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.

  • Advances innovative approaches to risk financing, analytics, and program design to enhance resilience and efficiency.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Deep expertise in insurance risk management, including program design, underwriting, claims, and risk transfer.

  • Broad understanding of the asset management business and enterprise risk domains (operational, regulatory, financial).

  • Strong knowledge of global insurance markets and regulatory environments.

  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership on complex, high-impact risk issues.

  • Recognized as a trusted advisor with strong judgment, analytical rigor, and enterprise perspective.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of risk and insurance professionals.

  • Ability to work cross functionally and drive results in a complex, matrixed global organization.

“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”  

  

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.  

  

“I can learn more about Capital Group.”  

 

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.‎ 

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Southern California Base Salary Range: $208,245-$354,017

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In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.


We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Skills Required

  • Deep expertise in insurance risk management including program design, underwriting, claims, and risk transfer.
  • Broad understanding of the asset management business and enterprise risk domains (operational, regulatory, financial).
  • Strong knowledge of global insurance markets and regulatory environments.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership on complex, high-impact risk issues.
  • Recognized as a trusted advisor with strong judgment, analytical rigor, and enterprise perspective.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of risk and insurance professionals.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and drive results in a complex, matrixed global organization.

Capital Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Capital Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Capital Group.

  • Retirement Support Retirement support stands out through an employer-funded contribution equal to about 15% of eligible compensation, adding meaningful long-term value to total rewards. A vesting schedule is referenced, but the core retirement benefit is positioned as unusually rich and frequently highlighted as a differentiator.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentives are structured around two annual bonuses—one tied to individual performance and another linked to company profitability—creating a predictable bonus framework. In certain senior investment roles, bonus opportunity can be very high relative to base pay, reinforcing the upside for top performers.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Inclusive coverage is emphasized through fertility benefits (including IVF and egg freezing), pregnancy and menopause support, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. These benefits broaden applicability across different life stages and family-building paths.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
8,820 Employees
Year Founded: 1931

What We Do

Capital Group is one of the largest and most trusted financial companies in the world, with the goal of improving people's lives through successful investing. A career at Capital Group means having countless opportunities to explore, grow and succeed.

Why Work With Us

Capital Group has been in business for 91 years, which means that our investment professionals have 91 years of proprietary data at their fingertips.

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