Global Head of Risk Management, Production Operations

Global Head of Risk Management, Production Operations

Job ID: 10457462 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Global Head of Risk Management to lead the studio's Financial Risk Management program. This leader owns the strategy and implementation of risk management and production insurance processes in support of a high-volume slate of global productions across all formats.

The Global Head of Risk Management leads the risk management team in a complex operational environment, across various production models, delivering support for studio executives and external producing partners. They guide the team in finding paths forward in complex production environments while identifying and mitigating potential risks to multiple parties. They take risk management lead on high-risk, high-exposure situations on tent‑pole productions where senior judgment is critical.

The role ensures strategic alignment with cross‑functional studio teams and the corporate risk management team while constantly evaluating and adapting to the dynamic entertainment and insurance landscapes. It also identifies and implements technology and AI solutions to automate manual processes and support scalability of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and implementation of the financial risk management program for a high-volume global productions slate across all formats (Movies, Scripted Series, Unscripted Series).
• Manage and develop a team of Risk Managers, fostering professional growth and scope expansion while ensuring consistent delivery across the global slate.
• Oversee the production insurance program including multiple broker and policy programs.
• Manage annual renewals with production and finance leaders.
• Define and oversee interpretation of insurance policy provisions, providing executive‑level guidance on contractual terms and coverage application.
• Lead strategy for underwriting submissions and policy renewals, negotiate coverage and pricing for complex, high-value productions.
• Promote visibility of the Risk Management team and processes to other content groups under Prime Video, providing high‑level guidance.
• Oversee claims management and tracking process, delivering key tracking data to internal teams.
• Partner with Corporate Risk Management to ensure synergy and deliver a comprehensive policy strategy maximizing opportunities to leverage corporate programs.
• Provide strategic leadership for risk management workflows on tent‑pole projects, balancing production needs with risk mitigation.
• Work cross‑functionally to identify and deploy technology and AI solutions that streamline workflows, scale capacity, and drive operational efficiency.
• Evaluate insurance policy quotes and direct negotiations with brokers, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Review binders, policies, endorsements, invoices, and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance across territories.
• Own and manage broker relationships with Production, Legal, Finance, and Corporate Risk Management, ensuring SLA adherence.
• Identify, communicate, and champion risk mitigation strategies, sourcing improvement opportunities across the global portfolio.
• Implement strategy for evaluating production contracts at scale (locations, equipment, independent contractors/service providers).
• Provide high‑level risk management and production insurance support for other GME groups as needed.

A Day in the Life

The Global Head of Risk Management leads the team that supports global production across all genres, including Movies, Scripted Series, and Unscripted Series. You will set the strategic direction for how the team collaborates with production partners worldwide to assess insurance needs, place necessary coverage, mitigate risk, and find paths forward in challenging situations. You will balance hands‑on leadership of complex tent‑pole projects with building scalable systems and develop your team to meet the demands of a growing global slate. You will also develop your strategy to scale operations through technology and process innovation, seeking opportunities to multiply impact.

You might start the day supporting a risk manager to refine a coverage gap on a production in multiple countries, then shift to a meeting with Studio Tech to discuss the next phase of your AI‑supported vendor contract review tool, followed by a phone call with the Production Exec on a tent‑pole film to discuss a cast coverage question, and then revise your two‑pager explaining policy renewal options for finance.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of producer, production manager or line producer experience.
• 8+ years of production executives management experience.
• 8+ years of budgeting, scheduling and cost reporting experience.
• Experience with above‑the‑line and below‑the‑line unions and guilds.
• Experience working for an entertainment studio, mini‑major, large production company, or a high‑volume production organization at a senior level.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team in complex and dynamic business environments.
• Deep knowledge of international and domestic production and production insurance across all formats and budget levels.
• Proven ability to manage executive‑level relationships with production groups, producers, brokers, underwriters, and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading risk management for a high‑volume global production slate across multiple territories simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge across all forms of production (scripted, unscripted, feature film, documentary, competition, variety) at all budget levels.
• Experience implementing AI or automation tools to optimize operational workflows.
• Knowledge of production health and safety practices and their intersection with risk management.
• Experience working with Corporate Risk Management or enterprise‑level insurance programs.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate complex risk scenarios into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Legal Notice

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

Location and Compensation

USA, CA, Culver City - $186,400.00 – $252,200.00 USD annually.

Base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Posting Date

Posted: June 19, 2026 (Updated 6 days ago)