Risk Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a full-time Risk Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will manage the organization's insurance and risk management programs while working collaboratively across departments. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of experience in risk management, and strong knowledge of insurance principles. Responsibilities include managing insurance renewals, serving as a point of contact for claims, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Salary is between $90,000 and $105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management, insurance coordination, or claims handling.
• Strong working knowledge of insurance principles, policy types, and claims processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual insurance policy renewals and broker coordination.
• Serve as primary contact for all insurance claims across various lines.
• Investigate and document incidents and claims occurrence.

Skills

Insurance principles

Claims handling

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Risk or claims management systems

Job description

RISK MANAGER

Location: Los Angeles, CA, The Valley
Schedule: Full-Time- Onsite
Pay: $90,000 - $105,000/year
Type: Direct Hire

Overview: A well-established nonprofit institution is seeking a Risk Manager to join their Finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role owns the organization's insurance and risk management programs end-to-end. This is a highly collaborative role that requires someone who can navigate detailed claims analysis with finance leadership one hour and walk a department director through a facilities risk concern the next.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage annual insurance policy renewals, including data gathering, broker coordination, coverage evaluation, and scenario analysis
• Serve as primary point of contact for all insurance claims across property, general liability, workers' compensation, auto, D&O, EPLI, cyber, and specialty lines
• Investigate and document incidents and claims, coordinating with security, operations, HR, and outside counsel as needed
• Maintain detailed claim files and generate regular status reports with findings shared across departments
• Oversee incident response protocols for visitor, vendor, and staff injuries, ensuring timely and professional handling
• Manage carrier invoices, prepaid insurance reconciliation, and annual risk budget in coordination with Accounting
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to identify operational, legal, and financial exposures and develop mitigation strategies
• Partner with brokers and underwriters on site surveys and implement recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all insurance-related regulatory requirements and support audit processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in risk management, insurance coordination, or claims handling
• Strong working knowledge of insurance principles, policy types, and claims processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with risk or claims management systems a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Ideal Candidate

• Dual background in insurance/P&C and operations
• Broker or carrier side experience strongly preferred
• Retail, Cultural institution, or nonprofit experience a plus but not required
• Able to move fluidly between detailed claims analysis and cross-departmental communication
• Analytical and task-oriented with finance leadership, approachable and clear with non-finance colleagues
• Genuine interest in nonprofit or mission-driven work