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Director of Risk & Safety Management

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Director
    Salary:
    USD $130,000 - $140,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security, Economic Development, Housing & Homelessness

    Description

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead the organization-wide ERM program by identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, maintaining the enterprise risk register, and delivering strategic risk reports to executive leadership and governance committees.
    • Direct the commercial insurance program—including property, casualty, liability, and cyber—by managing broker relationships, leading annual renewals, optimizing budgets, and overseeing complex claims from investigation through resolution.
    • Develop and continuously improve organization-wide safety policies and training initiatives, identify workplace hazards, and lead internal incident reviews to reduce claim frequency and severity.
    • Create, maintain, and test business continuity and emergency response plans to ensure organizational preparedness for severe weather, cyber events, and operational disruptions while leading post-incident reviews.
    • Collaborate with legal counsel and business leaders to review contracts, leases, and vendor agreements, ensuring appropriate insurance requirements, indemnification, and liability limits are securely in place.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree with professional certification(s) such as ARM, CPRM, CRM, CSP, or similar
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience within enterprise risk management, insurance, safety, continuity, or related
    • Experience managing commercial insurance programs, claims administration, safety initiatives, and organizational risk assessments
    • Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
    • Strong leadership skills with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Benefits

    • Great Medical, Dental, and Vision Package
    • Strong PTO package
    • 403B matching
    • Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
    • Communal office perks
    • Commuter benefits

    Benefits

    • Great Medical, Dental, and Vision Package
    • Strong PTO package (35+)
    • 403B matching
    • Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
    • Communal office perks
    • Commuter benefits

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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