Risk Manager

Socket.dev; Aliso Viejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Risk Manager in California to oversee day-to-day risk operations, coordinate insurance activities, and support compliance across the organization. You will act as a liaison among internal teams, brokers, carriers, and outside counsel to escalate high-risk issues.

This role requires at least 3 years in risk management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and certifications such as ARM/CPCU.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in risk management or related operations.
• Experience with insurance, claims, compliance, or legal operations preferred.
• Construction or real estate development background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Risk Department operations and reporting.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, OCIP administration, and broker/c carrier requests.
• Manage claims tracking, legal holds, and litigation support.
• Support compliance and cross-functional risk initiatives.
• Provide risk analysis and dashboards to internal partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Legal Studies, Construction Management, Real Estate

Tools

ARM

CPCU

CRM

CIC

Job description

THE ROLE:

The Risk Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration, coordination, and operational management of the Company's risk management function. This position supports the execution of departmental priorities and manages recurring processes related to insurance, OCIP, claims, litigation support, compliance, reporting, and cross-functional risk support. The Risk Manager serves as an operational liaison among internal departments, brokers, carriers, outside counsel, vendors, and other advisors, and escalates strategic, material, or high-risk matters to the Vice President.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Administer day-to-day Risk Department operations by managing recurring deadlines, workflow coordination, documentation practices, tracking tools, reporting processes, and follow-through on assigned departmental priorities.
• Coordinate operational insurance processes, including renewals, exposure data collection, certificates of insurance, policy schedules, audits, OCIP administration, bonds and surety requests, workers' compensation support, and broker or carrier requests.
• Administer claims and matter management processes, including claims reporting, legal and claims trackers, self-insured retentions, warranty spend, matter status reporting, document requests, and legal holds.
• Support compliance, licensing, construction risk, and related cross-functional risk processes.
• Provide risk-related support to internal business partners, including Legal, Finance, People Success, Purchasing, Construction, and Sales.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute recurring weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Legal Studies, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, claims, compliance, legal operations, construction, real estate, or related business operations.
• Homebuilding, construction, real estate development, broker, carrier, vendor, or claims administration experience preferred.
• ARM, CPCU, CRM, CIC, or similar risk, insurance, claims, or compliance certification preferred.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART:

• Demonstrated ownership of both data collection and analysis processes
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work with complex, multi-source datasets and reconcile inconsistencies.
• Friendly attitude that works well with others.

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The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.