Property Risk Consultant Trainee/ Field Engineer – Madison, Wisconsin

AXA is a leading Property Risk Control Consulting Organization that offers risk management solutions to global and local businesses. They are seeking a Property Risk Consultant Trainee/Field Engineer to partner with the underwriting team in evaluating account risk quality and delivering property loss prevention services to clients. Responsibilities Conducting onsite visits to assess property loss control and Nat Cat exposures Develop detailed reports to relay conditions and provide recommendations for improvement Analyze building construction, fire protection features, process operations and special hazards Provide technical consultation and plan review of fire protection systems, fire alarms, construction, etc Demonstrate the value of risk engineering services by building credibility and creating strong customer satisfaction Working directly with clients to improve their property risk profile This position will service the North Central U.S. territory and support insured and non-insured clients Complete the AXA XL Property Certificate Program Training Travel is anticipated to be 20-25% Skills Strong working knowledge of NFPA Codes, FM Data Sheets and local requirements or willingness to learn Strong working knowledge of fire protection or willingness to learn Ability to apply industry experience to a broad range of customers and projects Consult effectively on a broad range of property risk controls, and the ability to identify exposures/assess complex risks is required Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential Communicate effectively with broad range of underwriting and customer partners Effectively listen and analyze information to make sound assessments and conclusions based on review of written procedures, documentation, discussions, and observations Make technical information and recommendations understandable to a broad range of audiences Communicates in a manner that influences others to accept and act on recommendations The successful candidate will be a self-starter, continually looking towards individual development Must be capable of managing their schedule and resources, continually assessing workload considering business priorities, and directing their own efforts accordingly while working in a remote work environment Work collaboratively as part of a team, proactively across lines of business, and effectively with internal and external partners on special projects and furthering industry and business goals Engineering or Science based undergraduate degree Valid driver's license required The successful candidate will preferably be located in Madison, Wisconsin, with consideration given to a strong candidate within another densely populated area of work within the region Benefits Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Company Overview As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. It was founded in 1816, and is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship AXA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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