Position Title:  Sr Manager Risk Control & Loss Prevention

Date:  Jul 27, 2026
Requisition ID:  31303
Work Location: 

Lausanne, VD, CH, 1007

Be a part of a revolutionary change - find your future in our future!

 

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re transforming our business and building our future with one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. We're disrupting our company from the inside out. Our transformation is redefining every area of our business. From where and how we make and sell our products—to how we engage our consumers and society.

 

Purpose of the role

 

As part of PMI’s Corporate Treasury department, you will play a key role in strengthening the company’s global risk control and loss prevention capabilities across factories, warehouses and critical business operations worldwide. Working in close partnership with internal stakeholders, insurers, brokers and risk engineering specialists, you will help identify, assess and mitigate property damage, business interruption and operational risks through proactive risk engineering, robust governance and data-driven insights.

 

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the resilience of PMI’s operations, support strategic decision-making and further develop expertise at the intersection of industrial risk, insurance and loss prevention.

 

Your day-to-day:

 

Risk Control & Loss Prevention

  • Develop and coordinate global risk control and loss prevention initiatives that help prevent losses and enhance resilience across PMI locations.
  • Coordinate insurer risk engineering services across PMI factories, warehouses and selected third-party logistics locations, applying Highly Protected Risk principles and recognized loss prevention standards.
  • Review, consolidate and communicate risk survey findings and risk improvement recommendations, ensuring effective follow-up with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Security, Sustainability, Finance and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide risk control advice and design input for factory modifications, greenfield developments and major capital projects, from feasibility studies and concept design through to final design review.
  • Identify and communicate critical Maximum Foreseeable Loss considerations, insurance coverage implications and related risk engineering requirements.
  • Coordinate insurer risk engineering support for major projects, including risk control specifications, technical document reviews, MFL design alignment and on-site engineering support.
  • Design and deliver risk control training and information sessions, leveraging insurer expertise and contributing to the development of practical internal guidance materials.

 

Insurance, Claims & Risk Data

  • Support the renewal of PMI’s corporate insurance programs by providing risk engineering insights, validating insurable values and helping resolve identified discrepancies.
  • Leverage risk engineering data and loss prevention insights to support discussions on insurance premiums, coverage terms and risk improvement priorities with insurers and brokers.
  • Contribute risk engineering expertise to claims processes, helping ensure claims are managed efficiently, fairly and in line with policy terms.
  • Develop analytical tools, benchmarks and dashboards to identify loss trends, track risk improvement progress and strengthen management reporting.
  • Provide advisory support, technical input and training to PMI affiliates and global functions on core risk management topics, including insurance coverage, limits, deductibles and exclusions.
  • Use AI and other technology tools to maintain high-quality risk data, enhance KPI dashboards and improve the effectiveness of management reports.

 

Who we are looking for

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance or a related field; a master’s degree or relevant professional qualification would be an asset.
  • 5–10 years of professional experience in engineering, risk engineering, loss prevention, industrial operations, insurance or a related field.
  • Genuine curiosity and commitment to building expertise in insurance, risk control, loss prevention and industrial risk management.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and present clear, practical recommendations.
  • Collaborative and credible communicator, able to build effective working relationships across functions, markets and external partners.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English.

 

Why should you join?

 

At PMI, we believe success to be fuelled by our employees, depended on them coming to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for challenge. We are a people first organisation committed to empowering you to take risks, grow and explore. Here’s what sets us apart:

 

  • We’re redefining the big picture of well-being and personal development. We seek the best professionals but recognize them as parents, caregivers, family, and community members. We look after each other and care for our people, so wherever you join us around the world, we’re committed to providing the type of benefits only a company like PMI can offer
  • Being the fastest learning organization in the world is core to our culture, so we invest significantly in developing our people. From mentoring to technical certifications, stretch roles, soft skills development, and executive education, we help our people develop the skills they need to do their best work and create their own unique impact.
  • At PMI, we believe diversity and inclusiveness are essential to every industry. We’re proud that our culture is built upon strong corporate values, a foundation of respect and belonging, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion that welcomes a variety of skill sets, backgrounds, and experiences.

 

Every single employee is part of our Transformation journey. Join us and pursue your ambitions – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. If our culture and mindset resonate with you, we look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you.

 

Together, let’s deliver a smoke free future!

 

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