Compliance Risk Manager

City Of Cheyenne; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 76,592 - 114,887; Full time

Job summary

City of Cheyenne is seeking a Compliance Risk Manager to lead enterprise risk, safety, insurance, and regulatory programs. You will develop citywide strategies to reduce exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safety and accountability across departments.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with executives, legal counsel, and external partners to protect city assets and support resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five years of professional experience in risk management, safety, insurance, or related fields.
• Three years of supervisory or management experience.
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Directs enterprise risk management, safety, insurance, and claims programs.
• Develops citywide risk strategies, policies, and performance measures.
• Leads staff and provides mentorship and performance management.
• Advises leadership on risk exposure, regulatory obligations, and emerging risks.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Budget management

Contract review

OSHA compliance

Risk financing

Public sector risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (risk management, safety, public administration, or equivalent)

Job description

Risk ManagerJOB TITLE: Compliance Risk ManagerCLASSIFICATION: ExemptDEPARTMENT: Compliance DepartmentSUPERVISOR: Director of ComplianceSALARY: $76,592 to $114,887 per YearGENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONUnder administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the City’s comprehensive risk management, safety, insurance, claims, and loss control programs. Serves as the City’s subject matter expert and strategic advisor on enterprise risk, municipal liability, property and casualty insurance, cyber risk, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.This position develops and implements citywide strategies to reduce organizational exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, protect City assets, and promote a culture of safety and accountability across all departments and operations.The Risk Manager coordinates activities with executive leadership, legal counsel, WARM, third-party administrators, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to support the City’s operational and strategic objectives.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirects and administers the City’s enterprise risk management, occupational safety, loss prevention, insurance and claims programs.Develop and implement strategic goals, policies, procedures, and performance measures for citywide risk and safety operations.Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance management for assigned staff.Advises executive leadership, department directors, and elected officials on risk exposure, liability trends, insurance coverage, regulatory obligations, and emerging risks.Represents the City in matters involving insurers, attorneys, regulatory agencies, auditors, risk pools, consultants, and professional organizations.Administer property, liability, cyber, environmental, automobile, and other municipal insurance programs and recommend appropriate risk financing strategies.Reviews contracts, agreements, construction documents and special events for risk transfer and compliance; maintain accurate insured values and exposure data.Analyzes loss trends, actuarial information, claims data, and operational exposures to develop effective mitigation strategies.Oversee investigation and administration of liability, property, and other claims, coordinating with legal counsel, insurers and third-party administrators.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and regulatory requirements including OSHA, DOT, environmental standards.Lead citywide safety programs, hazard assessments, inspections, corrective actions, and initiatives supporting safety culture and operational resilience.Coordinate organizational risk management activities associated with critical incidents, emergencies, and catastrophic events.Develops and administer the Risk Management budget; allocate insurance and claims cost; and prepares analytical, statistical, financial, and operational reports and recommendationsSECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirects accident investigations and root cause analyses involving employee injuries, vehicle accidents, property losses, and public liability incidents.Develops and administers citywide safety, loss prevention, and behavioral-based safety programs.Collaborates with departments to identify operational risks and implement proactive mitigation measures.Forecasts and allocates insurance, claims, and loss prevention costs to City departments.Researches emerging municipal risk trends, legal developments, and industry best practices and recommends operational improvements.Performs related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESPrinciples and practices of enterprise risk managementMunicipal liability and governmental immunityPublic sector insurance and claims administrationWorkers’ compensation and occupational safety programsOSHA and regulatory compliance requirementsRisk financing and insurance structuresContractual risk transfer and indemnificationSafety and loss prevention methodologiesAccident investigation and root cause analysisBudget development and financial managementPublic administration and organizational leadershipCybersecurity and operational risk concepts Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulationsPrinciples of supervision, training, and employee developmentDevelop and implement strategic risk management initiativesAnalyze complex operational and liability exposuresNegotiate insurance and contractual provisionsInterpret laws, regulations, and technical insurance languageLead organizational safety and compliance effortsPrepare and present complex reports and recommendationsEffectively manage sensitive claims and investigationsExercise sound judgment in high-liability situationsBuild collaborative relationships across departments and agenciesCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingLead and develop professional staffRespond effectively during emergencies and critical incidentsEnterprise risk assessment and mitigationClaims and insurance administrationContract review and risk analysisPublic speaking and executive presentationsData analysis and trend evaluationStrategic planning and program developmentBudget administration and cost allocationProject and personnel managementConflict resolution and negotiationTechnical and report writingQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOBRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Human Resources, or a closely related field; andFive (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in risk management, occupational safety, insurance administration, claims management, product/ process management, or related field, including: Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.Preferred:Experience in municipal or public sector risk management. Experience administering self-insured or pooled insurance programs. Experience with enterprise risk management principles and practices. Experience with business continuity and/ or disaster recovery planning. Effective threat and awareness training to recognize potential risk and assess.Preferred licenses/Certifications:Associate in Risk Management (ARM)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Risk Manager (CRM)Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) certificationsOSHA certifications relevant to municipal operationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.Working Environment:Work is performed in office and field environments. Incumbents may be exposed to construction sites, industrial facilities, traffic hazards, hazardous materials, adverse weather, noise, and emergency incident scenes. Duties may require travel to remote worksites and attendance outside normal business hours in response to emergencies, accidents, or operational incidents.