Enterprise Risk & Insurance Leader

City of Altoona, PA; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Altoona, PA is seeking an experienced Risk & Insurance Manager to oversee enterprise-wide risk management and insurance operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is an onsite position in Altoona and plays a key role in supporting organizational growth and long-term risk mitigation initiatives. Responsibilities include managing the insurance portfolio, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with internal departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management and insurance administration within a large or multi-entity organization.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, insurance coverage analysis, and claims management procedures.
• Experience working with risk management systems, software platforms, and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and negotiate insurance policies to ensure appropriate coverage and cost-effective pricing.
• Manage the insurance portfolio for the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Oversee a broad range of insurance programs, including various liability and coverage types.
• Develop and implement enterprise risk management strategies to evaluate operational and financial risks.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Monitor insurance claims and risk exposure metrics.
• Research and implement risk management software and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal departments on risk management protocols.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and risk analyses for executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Risk management systems

Job description

The City of Altoona, PA is seeking an experienced Risk & Insurance Manager to oversee enterprise-wide risk management and insurance operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is an onsite position in Altoona and plays a key role in supporting organizational growth and long-term risk mitigation initiatives. Responsibilities include managing the insurance portfolio, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with internal departments.