Risk Analyst

City of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh seeks an experienced Risk Analyst to join the Risk Management team. You will support insurance programs, manage claims processes, analyze exposures, and help implement loss-reduction strategies to protect city assets.

In this role, you will compile reports, update dashboards, and collaborate across departments to ensure compliant, data-driven risk decisions that support resilient city services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in risk management or a related field, or equivalent.
• Preferred: ARM, AIC, CPCU certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support City insurance and risk programs, including claims and renewals.
• Analyze data, compile reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Update dashboards and risk reports; collaborate across departments.
• Review contracts and event applications for insurance requirements.
• Assist in managing risk software for incidents, claims, and exposures.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

Posting number: 2026-00762

Department: Risk Management

Job classification: Risk Analyst

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Risk Management

Summary

Raleighnc.gov logo Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting city assets and supporting a safer community. The City of Raleigh Risk Management department is seeking an experienced Risk Analyst to join their dynamic team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in property and liability insurance, claims management, and risk mitigation. As a Risk Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting the City’s claims and insurance programs, analyzing exposures, and implementing strategies to reduce losses. This is a great fit for professionals looking to advance their career in public sector risk management while making a meaningful impact.

About You:

The ideal candidate for the position is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive risk management professional skilled in supporting claims and insurance programs, analyzing data, compiling reports, and communicating effectively across departments. If you’re a collaborative, solutions-driven professional ready to take your skills to the next level, we want you on our team!

About Us:

The Risk Management Division is at the forefront of protecting City resources, supporting operations and enabling resilient service delivery. We identify, assess, and manage risks that could impact the effective operation of the City programs and services. Our team works collaboratively across departments to ensure decisions are informed, and operations are secure, while maintaining transparency to the community.

Examples of duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides analytical and administrative support of the City’s insurance program
• Maintains insurance policies and annual insurance renewals
• Supports claims programs for property, liability, and third-party subrogation including maintaining processes and communications with members of the public, insurance adjusters, third party administrators, and internal stakeholders
• Assists in the implementation and operation of risk management software systems for tracking incidents, claims, and exposures
• Provides informational training and education sessions for city staff on insurance program, and risk awareness and reduction strategies
• Reviews and evaluates contracts, agreements, and special events applications to ensure compliance with established risk tolerance and insurance requirements
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes program data to identify trends
• Documents and presents findings
• Provides recommendations and solutions in support of assigned program, project, or functional area
• Processes Risk vendor invoices, prepares, updates, and maintains records, reports, databases, policies, procedures and other related documents and information

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Insurance, Business, Public Administration, or related field; 1 to 3 years' experience in risk management or a related field; OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Preferred Licenses & Certification:

• Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
• Associate in Claims (AIC)
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Supplemental information

Knowledge Of:

• Claims administration processes.
• Contract and policy language related to indemnity, insurance, and liability.
• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing public entity risk and insurance.
• Microsoft Excel, databases, and other analytics or reporting tools.

Skill In:

• Delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing original data gathering, analyzing findings, applying logic and reasoning, and compiling and assembling data.
• Verbal and written communication, including technical report writing and presentations.
• Organizing tasks and maintaining close attention to detail.

Ability To:

• Update and maintain dashboards and reports containing risk data.
• Work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Collaborate across departments and with external partners and customers.
• Meet deadlines and prioritize competing demands.

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures:

Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.