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Who We Are Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services. With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive. What We Value: Our Culture Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work. At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture. Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer. Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be: Learners – We learn from our challenges and successes Leaders – We commit to continuous improvement Enthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible Achievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams Partners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partners Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Please review the job applicant privacy notice here. Why This Role Is Valuable This role ensures the strategic risk management of the transactional activity of Blackstone and its Portfolio Companies, including plan design, policy administration, coordination with stakeholders, corporate governance and analysis & reporting. The role collaborates with internal departments in all countries where we operate, including Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Safety & Security and others. How You Add Value Develop strong, effective working relationships with company’s management and internal customers at each property to communicate company’s risk objectives and vision and to coordinate risk related processes. Establish yourself as a resource and educate the Portfolio Companies on the various insurance coverages and risk mitigation opportunities. Implement, administer, and monitor risk management techniques/strategies to efficiently and cost-effectively manage those risks (i.e., risk transfer, risk mitigation/loss control, risk avoidance, risk elimination, risk retention, etc.). Verify development activity by collecting and organizing contracts, policies, and insurance certificates and comparing to appropriate contracts, leases or agreements. Effectively interact with company’s risk team, brokers, RMIS vendors, and insurers in communicating company’s risk related goals and objectives. Act as an in-house resource to educate, advise, and counsel company management, property staff, and business partners where necessary to reduce or transfer risks. Manage (from a risk management perspective) acquisitions made by company including a due diligence risk/insurance budget and implementation of appropriate risk management treatments to handle the exposures. Coordinate the risk control activities of company’s insurance carriers and brokers to effectively reduce company’s exposure to loss. Regularly review insurance programs for enhancements and work closely with brokers to create cost savings opportunities. Verifies development activity by collecting and organizing contracts, policies and insurance certificates, and comparing to appropriate contracts, leases, or agreements. Assist in the collection, analysis and data input of exposure, and policy data for all lines of insurance carried by the Company. Review insurance binders, invoices, and policies for accuracy and manage the retention of policies, schedules of insurance and other risk management documentation based on company’s retention policy. Participate in forums, risk management educational programs, and other educational opportunities to stay abreast of emerging issues affecting risks. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Bring To The Role Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Accounting, (Computational/Quantitative) Finance, Economics, or related field. Minimum 5-7 years overall property and casualty insurance experience. Demonstrable and current in-depth knowledge and understanding of private equity and the commercial real estate industry (and its asset classes), including the main products and services produced and processes used. First-class interpersonal skills, including relationship building, and maintenance. Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent communication (verbal & written), numerical, presentation, and organizational skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where superior time-management and prioritization skills are essential. Preferred: Relevant professional designation (e.g., CPCU, ARM, CIC). Perks for You Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k) Work-life balance offerings include: Hybrid Work Policy Productivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work time Summer Fridays Work From Anywhere Month In-house and external learning & development opportunities Generous health insurance and wellness benefits EEO Statement Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email talent@revantage.com Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global corporate services leader headquartered in Chicago. In Pursuit of Better, the company delivers value-add services and best-in-class talent to Blackstone real estate portfolio companies and investments across asset classes including logistics, residential, office, hospitality and retail in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. From Finance to Technology to Human Resources, Revantage anticipates service needs, hires exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive, while fostering a fun and inclusive culture for its team members. Job Applicant Privacy Notice

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