Risk Management Associate

Southern Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the SCS Risk Management Department in Birmingham. The role combines administrative tasks with insurance support and requires solid computer skills, written and verbal communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

The position emphasizes accuracy, data handling, invoice processing, certificate management, and preparing reports, with opportunities to learn enterprise systems and a collaborative

Qualifications

• High School education or above with 3 years job experience
• College degree or 3+ years insurance experience preferred
• Formal or extensive risk management training and experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of property and liability insurance
• Insurance professional designation a plus
• Familiarity with Southern Company operations/companies/departments desired
• Ability to communicate and perform self-directed work – verbal and written
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and Southern’s Enterprise Foundations/Oracle systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes invoices and handles routine premium allocations
• Coordinating and processing certificates of insurance and self-insurance letters
• Provide computer support including Microsoft Office Products and Southern Company systems; enter time/employee data
• Prepares insurance premium tax filings as required
• Maintain and work with data reports such as property values, location listings, etc
• Proficient with Excel and learn/operate AI within Southern Company setting
• Obtain renewal information for insurance policies and work with brokers on placements
• Communicate with colleagues, brokers, and insurers on insurance and risk management programs
• Understand and retain knowledge of the company’s insurance program
• Prepare special projects or program materials in support of the risk management team
• Order supplies and maintain office equipment (Birmingham)
• Prepare expense reports as needed
• Create and maintain files, records retrieval and storage
• Coordinate travel or meeting arrangements for the department
• Support Birmingham Risk Management team primarily, may assist Atlanta team

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Self-directed work

Time management

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise Foundations

Oracle systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides administrative, computer and insurance service support to the SCS Risk Management Department. The support is at a higher level than is defined within the normal secretarial classification and includes decision making authority on subjects within specified boundaries.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School education or above acceptable with 3 years job experience




• College degree, experience in an Associate/ Administrative job position or 3+ years insurance experience preferred




• Formal or extensive informal risk management training and experience preferred




• Basic knowledge of property and liability insurance




• Insurance professional designation a plus




• Familiarity with Southern Company operations/companies/departments desired




• Ability to communicate and to initiate and perform self-directed work – verbally and written




• Work experience and familiarity with various computer programs including Microsoft Office Products is required. Experience with Southern’s Enterprise Foundations, Oracle systems a plus

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes invoices and handles routine premium allocations




• Coordinating and processing certificates of insurance and self-insurance letters




• Provide computer support including Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc) and the Southern Company systems including Enterprise Foundations. Candidate could be responsible for entering time and/or employee data




• Prepares insurance premium tax filings as required




• Maintain and/or be able to work with various data reports which could include property values, location listings, etc




• Ideal candidate would be proficient with Excel and have aptitude for learning and working with AI within the Southern Company setting




• Obtaining renewal information for insurance policies as requested; this could include working directly with the broker on our non-profit or special event placements and would support analyst or manager in large renewals




• Communicate well with others within the company along with our brokers or insurers on our insurance and risk management programs




• Interest and ability to understand and retain knowledge of company’s insurance program




• Prepare various special projects or program materials in support of risk management team




• Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining office equipment (Birmingham)




• Prepare expense reports as needed




• Responsible for creating and maintaining files, records retrieval and storage of records as needed




• Coordinate travel or meeting arrangements for the department if requested




• The position primarily supports the Birmingham Risk Management team but could also work with the Atlanta Risk Management team

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 21860

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services