Director of Risk Management

Schochet-1; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Job summary

Schochet is seeking an experienced Director of Risk Management to lead our company-wide risk program across a portfolio of multifamily and commercial properties in New England. The role oversees insurance program administration, claims handling, vendor compliance, and loss prevention while partnering with Finance and executive leadership.

Candidates should bring 5–8 years in risk management or related insurance areas, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and knowledge of property and

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in risk management, commercial insurance, claims administration, or brokerage.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance programs.
• Hands-on experience managing insurance claims and risk programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead insurance program administration, claims management, and loss prevention across the portfolio.
• Partner with Property Management, Operations, Finance, and executive leadership to identify risks and develop practical strategies.
• Own property and liability claims from incident through resolution with internal teams, insurers, and counsel.
• Ensure contracts transfer and allocate risk and meet insurance requirements.
• Develop incident reporting and loss prevention programs across the portfolio.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance programs

Claims management

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Federal Management Co Inc - Braintree, MA 02184

Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year

Schochet is looking for an experienced Director of Risk Management to lead our company-wide risk management program and help protect nearly 6,000 apartments, 125,000 square feet of commercial space, and the people and communities we serve throughout New England.

For more than 50 years, Schochet has been a recognized leader in multifamily development and property management, with particular expertise in affordable housing. Our team develops, acquires, and manages properties with a focus on revitalizing communities and creating places where people want to live.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in that work.

As Director of Risk Management, you will lead insurance program administration, claims management, vendor insurance compliance, contractual risk transfer, incident reporting, and loss prevention across our portfolio. You’ll partner with Property Management, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and executive leadership to identify risks, solve problems, and develop practical strategies that protect our residents, employees, properties, and company.

What You'll Own

• Lead relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, adjusters, legal counsel, and other risk-management partners.
• Coordinate the annual insurance renewal process in partnership with the Company's insurance broker and Chief Financial Officer.
• Evaluate coverage, costs, exposures, and risk strategies and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Own property and liability claims from incident through resolution, coordinating with internal teams, insurers, adjusters, and counsel.
• Ensure vendors meet insurance requirements and that contracts appropriately transfer and allocate risk.
• Develop and maintain effective incident reporting and loss prevention programs across the portfolio.
• Analyze claims and incident trends to identify recurring risks and recommend strategies to reduce losses and control costs.
• Partner with Operations, Property Management, and Maintenance to identify property, liability, safety, and operational risks—and implement practical corrective measures.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen Schochet's overall risk culture and promote proactive loss prevention.

What You Bring

• 5–8 years of experience in risk management, commercial insurance, claims administration, or insurance brokerage.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance programs.
• Hands-on experience managing insurance claims and risk programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Commercial real estate or multifamily housing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Property, General Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Workers' Compensation, Cyber Liability, Professional Liability, and Builder's Risk coverage.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Why Schochet?

For more than 50 years, Schochet has built a culture centered on professional growth, collaboration, and long-term employee relationships. You'll join a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about developing and preserving quality housing and strengthening the communities we serve.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:

• Health
• Dental
• 401(k)
• 3 weeks of vacation accrued
• 12 paid holidays
• 5 sick days
• 3 personal days
• Additional employee perks

Ready to make an impact?

If you're an experienced risk professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong partnerships, and making organizations safer and more resilient, we'd like to hear from you.

For more information, contact Robin at 617-398-5144 or visit Schochet.

Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required. Schochet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.