Risk Manager

CRC Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the administration of risk management activities. The role involves implementing an Enterprise Risk Management framework, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with business leaders to align risk management processes with company objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and considerable experience in the insurance domain. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in an insurance organization preferred.
• Substantial understanding of insurance concepts and terminology.
• Ability to work under heavy workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Develop and maintain risk management procedures with business leaders.
• Execute ongoing risk assessments and maintain the risk register.
• Drive risk reporting solutions to provide timely insights.
• Perform advanced research on risk topics and communicate results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in insurance or finance-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

GRC tools (e.g., AuditBoard)

Job description

The Risk Manager will utilize advanced knowledge of insurance and brokerage operations in the administration and coordination of the risk management activities of the CRC Group, which may include any of the production, financial or operational risks monitored through the CRC enterprise framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Support implementation and maintenance of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management framework and partner with Line of Business leaders to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Develop and maintain risk management procedures and methodologies in collaboration with the Lines of Business.
• Execute ongoing risk assessments to understand current risk positions and emerging risks. This includes identifying, assessing, and classifying risk and maintaining the organization's risk register.
• Respond to risk escalations and acceptances arising from the Business.
• Drive risk reporting solutions and processes to ensure Business leaders and Group executives receive accurate, timely, and relevant risk insights.
• Perform advanced research on risk topics to develop and communicate results and recommendations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in insurance or finance-related discipline, or equivalent training and experience is required.
• Ten years of progressive experience in an insurance organization is preferred.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Substantial understanding of insurance concepts, terminology, principles and procedures
• Excellent analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze complex information and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
• Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed
• Must possess strong organizational and managerial skills
• Must possess a strategic, collaborative & solutions-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated proficiency of basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge and experience with GRC tools, such as AuditBoard
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under heavy workloads and meet critical deadlines