Assistant Risk Manager

Aurora Innovation•San Francisco, CA

28d•$147,000 - $236,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager with a focus on insurance to join their team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Business Risk & Insurance, this role is responsible for the strategic oversight and tactical execution of Aurora’s corporate insurance programs. The position plays a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational and financial risk exposures to protect company assets and ensure long-term stability. The Manager will lead the policy renewal process, manage complex claims portfolios, and utilize advanced quantitative models to optimize risk financing strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management, insurance brokerage, or underwriting.
Advanced mastery of insurance principles, complex policy language, and alternative risk financing structures (e.g., captives or large deductible programs).
Expert proficiency in Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and advanced data visualization tools.
Demonstrable ability to create and interpret complex financial models.
Strong track record of successfully negotiating with major global insurers and communicating high-level risk concepts to executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Python, SQL, or AI-powered analytical platforms.
Professional designations such as CRM (Certified Risk Manager), ARM (Associate in Risk Management), or CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter).
Prior experience in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV), technology, or logistics/trucking sectors is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the comprehensive life cycle of corporate insurance placements (e.g., General Liability, Property, Auto, Workers' Compensation, and D&O), including strategy development, broker management, and premium negotiation.
Oversee the development and validation of sophisticated risk models—including exposure analysis, catastrophe modeling, and loss data statistics—to drive data-backed decisions on risk retention and transfer.
Conduct regular enterprise-wide operational audits to identify emerging risks, performing detailed financial projections to recommend optimized risk control solutions.
Direct the investigation and management of high-exposure insurance claims, acting as the primary advocate for the company in negotiations with brokers and carriers to ensure favorable settlements.
Develop, maintain, and audit the corporate Risk Management Manual, ensuring all procedures comply with evolving safety regulations and internal governance standards.
Partner with executive leadership across Legal, Finance, and Operations to align risk strategies with commercial milestones and promote enterprise-wide loss prevention initiatives.
Pioneer the use of AI-driven tools and agentic workflows to accelerate claims processing, automate routine risk reporting, and improve the accuracy of predictive cost modeling.