Director, Risk Management

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Flex

Health benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Blue Cross NC seeks a Director of Enterprise Risk Management to design, execute, and continuously improve the company’s risk framework. You will identify, assess, and communicate enterprise risks, partnering with executives and boards to embed risk thinking in strategy and capital decisions.

You will lead ORSA, produce executive risk dashboards, and oversee insurance programs while shaping a culture of risk awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance or business administration.
• 10 years experience in risk management and consulting or public accounting.
• 5 years leadership experience CRM, CRMA, ARM or CPA.
• In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of enterprise risk management and support throughout the organization to achieve business objectives and strategies.
• Proactively promotes organization-wide understanding of enterprise risks and risk management strategies.
• Lead the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process, including facilitation of enterprise risk assessment, stress testing, and preparation of the annual ORSA report.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership, risk committees, and the Board.
• Understand the business implications of risk management and coordinate with the appropriate level of management to develop practical and actionable business solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Monitor risk appetite metrics, key risk indicators, and emerging risks and report to management and the Board as needed.
• Coordinate periodic reviews of risk appetite statements, policies, and governing practices.
• Monitor regulatory, industry, and healthcare trends to identify potential impacts to the organization.
• Promote a strong risk culture through education, communication, and consultation across the enterprise.
• Lead the corporate insurance and captive management programs to effectively manage insurance risks.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

ORSA

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance or business administration

12+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Blue Cross NC is hiring a Director, Enterprise Risk Management to lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s enterprise risk management framework. This role is responsible for proactively identifying, assessing, managing, and communicating enterprise risks while partnering with executive leaders, business unit leaders, and governance bodies, including the Audit Committee and Enterprise Risk Committee, to embed risk-based thinking into strategic planning, operations, and capital decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Direct all aspects of enterprise risk management and support throughout the organization to achieve business objectives and strategies.
• Proactively promotes organization-wide understanding of enterprise risks and risk management strategies.
• Lead the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process, including facilitation of enterprise risk assessment, stress testing, and preparation of the annual ORSA report.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership, risk committees, and the Board.
• Understand the business implications of risk management and coordinate with the appropriate level of management to develop practical and actionable business solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Monitor risk appetite metrics, key risk indicators, and emerging risks and report to management and the Board as needed.
• Coordinate periodic reviews of risk appetite statements, policies, and governing practices.
• Monitor regulatory, industry, and healthcare trends to identify potential impacts to the organization.
• Promote a strong risk culture through education, communication, and consultation across the enterprise.
• Lead the corporate insurance and captive management programs to effectively manage insurance risks.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in a risk management, finance or business administration
• 10 years experience in risk management and consulting or public accounting
• 5 years leadership experience CRM, CRMA, ARM or CPA
• In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field

What You’ll Get

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• 401k match including an annual company contribution.

Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection.

In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters.

We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting.

Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $157,978.00 - $252,765.00

About Us

It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well‑being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award‑winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at [e-mail].

Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.