Senior Director, Risk Management

Brookfield Properties•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk Management will lead the Company’s U.S. risk and insurance programs, providing strategic oversight and operational management across all aspects of risk transfer, claims administration, and insurance compliance. This role is responsible for assessing the Company’s insurance needs, negotiating and advising on coverage across a variety of agreements, including construction and development contracts, and presenting program recommendations to senior leadership. The Director will manage the placement and administration of insurance policies, oversee the certificate of insurance process, track claims and covered expenses, and collaborate closely with legal, finance, development, and Customer Care teams to ensure alignment with operational and financial objectives. The position interacts with stakeholders on insurance related litigation matters. In addition, the Director will lead the enhancement and implementation, and optimization of an Enterprise-wide risk management information system (REMIS). This position also includes oversight of day-to-day department operations, including building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team, establishing performance expectations, and driving a culture of accountability and professional growth.

Requirements

10+ years risk management experience
Bachelor’s degree
Certified Risk Manager certification
Previous experience working with senior leadership or executive management level positions
Ability to solve difficult, complex problems and drive executive leadership decision making
Willingness to work through short and unexpected deadlines
Possess a strong business acumen; accomplishing objectives while considering all aspects of the broader business goals
Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leadership to front line team members
Excellent ability to handle sensitive information
Strong leadership and organizational skills in thought and process
Proficiency with Microsoft office and AI-related tools

Nice To Haves

Vertical construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate, and advise on insurance requirements across a range of agreements, including construction contracts, development management agreements, and other operational contracts.
Assess and determine the Company’s insurance coverage needs and risk transfer strategies across operations.
Develop and present insurance program recommendations to senior leadership, including coverage structure, limits, and cost considerations.
Procure, place, and manage the Company’s insurance programs, including policy renewals and ongoing coverage administration.
Review and validate issued insurance policies to ensure alignment with negotiated terms and Company requirements.
Maintain and oversee the Company’s insurance policy repository and related documentation.
Lead the administration and oversight of the certificate of insurance process, including issuance, compliance monitoring, and collection from vendors, contractors, and partners.
Track and manage insurance-covered expenses and coordinate reimbursement or recovery from insurers as appropriate.
Monitor and analyze loss runs and claims activity to identify trends and inform risk mitigation strategies.
Partner closely with the Legal Department on insurance-related litigation matters, including claims management, coverage interpretation, and contractual risk transfer and discovery.
Oversee the tendering and management of insurance claims to carriers.
Maintain strong relationships with external insurance partners, including carriers, brokers, and industry peers.
Monitor insurance market conditions and trends to proactively position the Company’s risk management program.
Collaborate with development teams across the US to support project-level risk management and insurance compliance.
Work closely with Finance and Accounting teams on insurance budgeting, allocations, and claims-related financial tracking.
Consults with Customer Care leads on warranty related issues
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Risk Management department, ensuring efficient workflow, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
Support the enhancement and implementation of a U.S.-wide REMIS (Risk and Claims Management Information System), and lead ongoing management and optimization post-installation
Partner with regional leadership to align risk management with broader operational objectives.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering accountability, professional development, and strong execution.
Establish clear performance expectations and support the development of the team within the risk management function