Vice President, Risk Management

ASM Global•New York, NY

23h•$250,000 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Risk Management serves as the senior leader responsible for safeguarding the company’s people, assets, reputation, and long-term sustainability within the dynamic global live event industry. This role oversees the development and execution of an enterprise-wide risk management framework that addresses operational, safety, financial, compliance, and reputational risks unique to high-profile live events. The VP acts as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors, ensuring the organization is prepared for and resilient against both anticipated and unforeseen challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Safety Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 15 years of progressive risk management leadership, with at least 5 years in the live event, sports, entertainment, or large-scale public gathering sector
Proven experience managing global safety and risk programs for high-attendance, high-profile events
Demonstrated success in insurance program design, contract risk review, and large-scale incident management
Deep understanding of crowd safety, event operations, and regulatory compliance in the live event industry.
Strong negotiation skills with insurers, vendors, and public agencies.
Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills for operating in diverse global markets.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
Professional certifications such as ARM, CRM, FRM, CPCU, or CEM (Certified Emergency Manager) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive risk strategy aligned with the company’s mission of delivering world-class live experiences while maintaining the highest safety and operational standards.
Partner with executives, venue operators, and regional leadership to embed risk awareness into business planning and decision-making.
Advise the senior leadership team on risk trends, emerging threats, and mitigation priorities.
Oversee risk assessment for portfolio of venues and live events, including large-scale concerts, festivals, touring shows, sports events and special productions.
Partner with the Company’s internal security team to ensure robust crowd management, security, and emergency response protocols are in place across the Company’s network of venues and events.
Assess and manage risks related to talent, staging, pyrotechnics, weather, and other operational hazards.
Design and manage global insurance programs covering general liability, event cancellation, business interruption, workers’ compensation, and other industry-specific exposures.
Negotiate coverage, terms, and premiums with brokers and underwriters specializing in entertainment and live events.
Review event contracts, vendor agreements, and talent deals for appropriate indemnification, hold harmless, and insurance provisions.
Lead the organization’s claims management process by establishing clear protocols for reporting, documenting, and tracking claims related to incidents, property damage, liability, and other risk exposures.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, external insurers, legal counsel, and third-party claims administrators to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all claims.
Monitor and ensure compliance with international, national, and local regulations affecting live events, including health & safety, fire codes, noise ordinances, and crowd capacity limits.
Stay ahead of evolving industry standards and legal developments impacting event operations.
Implement and maintain the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework across all business units and geographies.
Partner with finance, legal, and operations to align risk mitigation with strategic growth initiatives.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legend Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.