Western Digital

Risk Manager

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Hardware, Consumer ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, and have a minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management, with a strong understanding of property and casualty insurance, self-insurance, and captive insurance. Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, policy development, and administration is essential, along with the ability to interpret and coordinate complex insurance programs.

Responsibilities

The Risk Manager will be responsible for supporting the development and interpretation of corporate policies related to property and casualty insurance, self-insurance, and captive insurance, coordinating administration of these programs. They will maintain awareness of risk conditions, analyze potential risk situations, recommend courses of action, coordinate insurance claims control, review leases and contracts for compliance, and coordinate risk control activities including security, asset protection, and safety programs. The role also involves reviewing historical loss data, preparing investigative reports, and reporting property and cargo claims.

Skills

Risk Management
Insurance Claims
Loss Prevention
Contract Review
Safety Programs
Environmental Safety
Asset Protection
Regulatory Compliance
Security
OSHA
Automobile Safety

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Key Metrics

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$927.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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