Chief Risk Officer / Division Administrator

State of Montana•Helena, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Risk Management & Tort Defense Division (RMTD) provides comprehensive and cost-effective risk management programs including, but not limited to property/casualty insurance programs, claims adjudication, loss mitigation services, and legal defense to state agencies and universities that serve the citizens of Montana. The rising complexity of emerging risks, along with evolving economic and regulatory conditions, continues to drive demand for risk management skills. The field of risk management is dynamic and growing, with a strong demand for skilled professionals. Effective risk management professionals play a pivotal role in achieving organizational success and protecting and preserving an organization’s vital assets and resources. We are seeking a Chief Risk Officer / Division Administrator to provide leadership to eleven staff overseeing commercial and self-insured property/casualty programs, claims evaluation, and development of risk-identification systems and loss-prevention processes. Align risk management program design with enterprise priorities across state agencies, university systems, and insurance partners. This role provides leadership, vision, and direction for state agencies and universities to develop and manage risk management programs. The ideal candidate builds strong relationships, collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders, and balances a customer-focused approach with sound judgment to identify when to support partner goals and when to say no to mitigate risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field
Five or more years of experience in risk management, insurance program design, and claims management
Prior leadership roles in public sector or large multi-stakeholder environments
Ability to effectively manage a diverse staff including claims, insurance, finance, and loss prevention staff and coordinate with the Division’s Chief Defense Counsel and legal staff
Ability to understand and apply claims, finance, human resources, loss prevention and insurance principles to emerging, diverse, and dynamic risks
Ability to gather and collect varied data and information including management reports, legislative updates, audit responses, and presentations for key stakeholders
Ability to provide effective and professional customer service
Ability to plan, organize, gather information and conduct research
Ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot, research techniques, and problem determination
Ability to examine and interpret data prior to processing work assignments
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to review, understand, and consult with clients on various and sundry issues
Successful completion of a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Alternate combinations of education, experience, and credentials will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to eleven staff overseeing commercial and self-insured property/casualty programs, claims evaluation, and development of risk-identification systems and loss-prevention processes.
Align risk management program design with enterprise priorities across state agencies, university systems, and insurance partners.
Provide leadership, vision, and direction for state agencies and universities to develop and manage risk management programs.
Build strong relationships, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and balance a customer-focused approach with sound judgment to identify when to support partner goals and when to say no to mitigate risk.
Effectively manage a diverse staff including claims, insurance, finance, and loss prevention staff and coordinate with the Division’s Chief Defense Counsel and legal staff.
Understand and apply claims, finance, human resources, loss prevention and insurance principles to emerging, diverse, and dynamic risks.
Gather and collect varied data and information including management reports, legislative updates, audit responses, and presentations for key stakeholders.
Provide effective and professional customer service.
Plan, organize, gather information and conduct research.
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
Troubleshoot, research techniques, and problem determination.
Examine and interpret data prior to processing work assignments.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Set priorities and manage time effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Review, understand, and consult with clients on various and sundry issues.