Director, Risk Management
About The Position
The Director of Risk Management leads the development, implementation, and oversight of risk management strategies and frameworks so the organization can identify, assess, mitigate, and manage enterprise risks. The role works closely with executive leadership to support decisions aligned with the organization’s risk philosophy and obligations. The position manages the Company’s insurance programs, including coverage evaluation, claims resolution, policy updates, and improvements. It reports to the Chief Legal & Admin Officer and is based in Miami, Florida, or Austin, Texas. Occasional travel may be required. This is a full-time position with general working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some nights and weekends may be required. The work takes place in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including laptop computers and smartphones. The role has supervisory responsibilities. Physical demands include frequently sitting, standing, walking, using hands, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, risk management, or a related field.
- 10 or more years of progressive experience in risk management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks.
- Familiarity with risk modeling tools, GRC platforms, and data analytics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Broker experience as well as in-house experience.
- Experience in regulated industries such as banking, insurance, or healthcare.
- Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, CFA, or CPA.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
- Identify, evaluate, and monitor strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks.
- Lead risk assessments and scenario analyses to guide strategic and operational planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk awareness and mitigation strategies into business processes.
- Oversee internal risk controls and ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Provide risk reporting and analytics to the executive team and board of directors as requested.
- Manage all facets of the Company’s insurance programs, including property, casualty, aviation, K&R, D&O, and workers compensation; evaluate coverage, resolve claims, and update and improve policies.
- Develop and manage risk-related policies, procedures, and training.
- Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external partners as necessary.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes.
- Foster open, respectful, and professional communication within the team and with coworkers, teammates, and leaders across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
