Risk Control Consultant

The Jonus Group; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Flexible work scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Jonus Group is seeking a Risk Control Consultant for a fully remote role supporting commercial accounts in the Houston market. The position requires expertise in risk control with emphasis on Oil & Gas and Forestry operations, and the ability to influence clients, agency partners, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include evaluating risks, providing practical safety recommendations, and supporting underwriting decisions while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence behavioral or operational change.
• Strong relationship-building skills with insureds, agency partners, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk control evaluations for commercial accounts focusing on complex operations.
• Identify hazards and develop practical recommendations to improve safety and reduce losses.
• Build trusted relationships with policyholders, agencies, underwriters, and internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Credibility & influence

Safety program development

Problem solving

Consultative selling

Emotional intelligence

Customer-focused approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Job Description

Risk Control Consultant

Location: Houston, TX Market | Fully Remote

Compensation: $75,000–$115,000, depending on experience and level

Position Overview

A well-established specialty insurance organization is seeking a Risk Control Consultant for a fully remote role supporting commercial accounts in the Houston market. They are looking for an experienced risk control professional with a strong background in Oil & Gas and/or Forestry operations. This is a true consulting role that requires more than technical risk control expertise. The successful candidate must be able to build credibility and influence positive change with insureds, agency partners, and internal stakeholders. Strong relationship-building skills, business acumen, and the ability to gain buy-in and drive safety and risk management initiatives are critical to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk control evaluations for existing and prospective commercial insurance accounts, with an emphasis on complex operations and industry-specific exposures.
• Identify workplace hazards, evaluate operational risks, and develop practical recommendations to improve safety and reduce the potential for losses.
• Build trusted relationships with policyholders, agency partners, underwriters, and other internal stakeholders.
• Consult with customer leadership and employees to strengthen safety programs, improve risk management practices, and encourage implementation of recommended improvements.
• Prepare detailed risk assessment reports, document findings, and communicate recommendations to customers and underwriting teams.
• Analyze loss data, operational practices, and emerging exposures to support underwriting decisions, account selection, pricing, and customer retention.
• Provide safety training, presentations, coaching, and educational resources tailored to customer operations and business needs.
• Communicate complex risk control concepts in a clear, practical, and influential manner to diverse audiences.
• Partner with underwriting and agency representatives to support account development, customer engagement, and business growth initiatives.
• Monitor changes in customer operations and communicate material risk developments to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate risk control services across internal teams when additional resources or specialized expertise are needed.
• Contribute to internal training, mentoring, safety resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage territory activities, customer visits, service priorities, and follow-up independently while maintaining strong communication with internal partners.

Qualifications

• Approximately 7+ years of experience in risk control, loss control, safety consulting, or a related field; candidates with varying experience levels will be considered.
• Strong industry experience in Oil & Gas and/or Forestry operations is highly preferred. Experience in commercial construction or other complex industrial environments may also be relevant.
• Working knowledge of operational safety programs, hazard identification, loss prevention, and applicable industry regulations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and relevant state and federal safety requirements is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional designations such as CSP, ARM, or other relevant safety or risk management credentials are preferred, or willingness to pursue applicable certifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility, establish strong customer relationships, and influence behavioral or operational change.
• Strong emotional intelligence, self-awareness, business judgment, and consultative problem-solving skills.
• Experience delivering safety training, facilitating discussions, coaching leadership teams, or mentoring others.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to tailor recommendations to an organization's operational needs and business objectives.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and potential profit‑sharing opportunities.
• Flexible work scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities, ongoing training, and support for industry certifications and designations.
• Employee wellness programs and opportunities for community involvement.