About the job
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Founded in 1744, Sotheby's stands as the world's leading auction house renowned for art and luxury goods. We facilitate access to and ownership of extraordinary art and luxury items through a variety of channels, including auctions, private sales, e-commerce, and retail. Our esteemed global marketplace is bolstered by a state-of-the-art technology platform and a network of specialists across 40 countries and 70 categories, encompassing Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. At Sotheby's, we believe in the transformative power of art and culture, and we are dedicated to fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and collaboration within our industries.
THE ROLE
The Senior Risk Manager for the Americas plays a pivotal role in risk governance, reporting, and operational oversight. This position provides strategic guidance and technical expertise to ensure the effective operation of our risk management framework. The Senior Risk Manager is charged with safeguarding Sotheby's assets, employees, clients, visitors, and stakeholders.
Reporting to the Director of Global Insurance and Risk Management, this role will oversee the implementation and daily management of Sotheby's insurance programs while promoting best practices in Risk Management throughout the Americas. Collaboration with key cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including Security, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Communications, Legal, Property & Facilities Management, and others, will be essential in identifying and implementing risk initiatives and driving standards.
The Senior Risk Manager will assess factors that may expose Sotheby's to risk and will be accountable for devising strategies to mitigate those risks through technical, operational, or procedural safeguards, as well as the provision of insurance aligned with corporate requirements and risk appetite.

