Director, Risk Management

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal seeks a Risk Manager in New York to safeguard company assets through effective risk assessment and management. The candidate will collaborate with various teams while leading insurance coverage negotiations and guiding policy development. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with extensive risk management experience, are essential. Work involves both strategic and operational aspects in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management or the insurance industry.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks, ensuring proper coverage.
• Build relationships with brokers and legal teams.
• Oversee insurance claims and maintain policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or professional certifications (CPCU, ARM, CRM, etc.)

Job description

Company Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Risk Manager to preserve the company’s assets by identifying potential risks and making sure they’re properly insured, transferred, or managed internally. You’ll be the go-to expert on risk management, offering guidance across the business and working closely with teams around the world. This role also involves building strong relationships with brokers, legal teams, and other partners, while shaping and maintaining our risk management policies and procedures.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Stay up to date and sharp on a wide range of insurance coverages—Property, Casualty, Errors &Omissions, Directors &Officers, and international policies.
• Work with brokers to gather the right info and renew insurance coverage across all areas.
• Be the point person for all things insurance—answering questions, offering advice, and jumping in when urgent issues arise (even if it’s outside regular hours).
• Partner with teams across the business to understand their needs, identify risks, and make sure we’ve got the right coverage in place.
• Manage how insurance costs are allocated across the company.
• Review and negotiate contracts (both U.S. and international) to make sure insurance requirements are fair and achievable.
• Handle insurance claims from start to finish—analyzing coverage, investigating issues, and pushing for timely, favorable outcomes.
• Create and maintain clear, consistent risk management processes and documentation.
• Oversee the department’s budget, including premiums and operational costs.
• Develop and lead junior team members as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills—you’re great at breaking down complex problems.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to stay calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence to make independent decisions and manage projects with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a collaborative spirit.
• Professional presence, especially when working with senior leadership.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or professional certifications (CPCU, ARM, CRM, etc.) are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in risk management or the insurance industry.
  
  

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $135,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production

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