Director Risk Management

Resorts World Las Vegas•New York, NY

1d•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for developing and administering risk-management and loss-prevention programs. This role involves assessing and identifying potential risks that may hinder the organization's reputation, safety, security, and financial prosperity. The position ensures adequate attention is paid to loss control activities throughout the property and initiates and promotes a comprehensive safety and health program covering fire protection, accident prevention, reporting, record keeping, medical emergencies, investigations, inspections, hazardous materials and chemicals, protective equipment, and access to records.

Requirements

Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices
Extensive knowledge of corporate insurance coverage
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
Must be 21 years or older
BA/BS Degree in related field and/or a combination of experience and education with a minimum of 5 years’ equivalent work experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals and other related documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries from other Team Members or guests
Fluency in English required
Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
Ability to decipher various reports and maintains reports upon request
Regularly required to talk or hear
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least fifteen (15) pounds
Prolonged sitting during the shift
Must be able to handle intoxicated guests in a professional manner
Must be able to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory position in gaming/hospitality Risk Management or related field preferred
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate license through the New York State Gaming Commission

Responsibilities

Initiates policies to comply with safety legislation and industry practices
Researches and reports on the most cost effective plans to minimize asset liability
Acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies and individuals, investigating any incidents that may result in asset loss
Reviews and analyzes risk management programs for the effectiveness of coverage and to reduce costs and losses
Manages staff in the day to day performance of their jobs
Ensures that project/department milestones and goals are met and adhere to approved budgets
Demonstrates professional conduct, concern, respect and compassion toward all customers, vendors, co-workers and the public
Plans and coordinates risk control and loss prevention activities and develops policies and procedures related to risk control
Manages the general liability and workers’ compensation claim administration and litigation support activities
Assures that all team members who have had a worker’s compensation claim is assigned to light duty, payroll is correct and communication from the supervisor and Team Member
Maintains OSHA record log of all reportable accidents within guidelines
Monitors and liaisons with third-party claims administrators, insurance company representative/consultants and other providers of risk management services
Analyzes alternatives and make changes in the existing risk control and risk financing techniques, based on changes in operations, activities or events
Develops and administers safety policies and programs to provide a safe environment for both guests and Team Members
Develops and administers guest liability claims policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, ADA, and EPA programs by interpreting standards and recommending procedures and equipment for compliance
Responsible for all assembly permits, approved by the Fire Department to assure the property is covered by liability and in compliance with the County Fire Department
Conducts monthly safety committee meetings
Monitor all safety procedures, potentials hazards property wide
Ensures effective recruitment, hiring, training, recognition, coaching and counseling and other personnel related matters are being handled appropriately throughout assigned departments
Facilitates and ensures that performance reviews of all employees within department are complete on a yearly basis
Performs other tasks as assigned