Global Travel Risk & Safety Leader

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work environment

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

UC Davis seeks a Global Enterprise Risk Manager to lead enterprise-wide travel risk management, global safety, and institutional resilience. You will develop risk frameworks, advise senior leadership on geopolitical and health risks, and coordinate with campus and systemwide partners to ensure traveler safety and continuity of operations.

Responsibilities include managing high-risk travel reviews, emergency communications, and governance structures while aligning with UC policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years' experience in travel security, risk management or related certification.
• Experience coordinating emergency response and crisis communications.
• Experience developing enterprise-wide policies, governance, risk mitigation, and compliance with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk assessments, travel analysis, and risk mitigation planning.
• Oversee crisis response, emergency coordination, and policy development for international travel.
• Provide strategic consultation to senior leadership on geopolitical and safety risks.
• Coordinate with campus, UC system offices, and external partners on risk programs.
• Chair committees and ensure compliance with university policies for travelers abroad.

Skills

Travel security

Risk management

Emergency management

Crisis management

Policy development

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Incident management systems

Risk analytics platforms

Enterprise reporting tools

Job description

UC Davis seeks a Global Enterprise Risk Manager to lead enterprise-wide travel risk management, global safety, and institutional resilience. You will develop risk frameworks, advise senior leadership on geopolitical and health risks, and coordinate with campus and systemwide partners to ensure traveler safety and continuity of operations.

Responsibilities include managing high-risk travel reviews, emergency communications, and governance structures while aligning with UC policies and standards.