Senior Claims & Risk Management Lead

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dream is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee claims and risk management activities across the company and related entities. You will consult with management and staff on insurance, claims, and loss prevention, and work with internal teams to investigate incidents and preserve evidence.

Responsibilities include opening claim files, coordinating with Security, assessing losses, coordinating settlements, and engaging external law firms as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in commerce, business, or related discipline, or formal training in claims management.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a corporate office environment handling claims.
• Professional designations such as CRM, FRM, CIP, FCIP are assets.
• Strong business acumen and communication, presentation, settlement negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with executives, lawyers, and diverse management styles.
• Ability to handle potential litigation with professionalism and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Receive and administer third-party claims and incident reports, coordinating with Security to investigate and preserve evidence.
• Open claim files and attend incident sites when required; ensure investigations are reported.
• Assess loss or damage and determine the best process for managing and settling claims.
• Prepare, coordinate and record correspondence and documentation, including litigation files and policies.
• Assign claims to external law firms when appropriate and negotiate settlements; establish loss reserves.
• Provide reports to analyze trends and identify strategies to mitigate future loss.
• Coordinate with adjusters, brokers, and lawyers to close claim files timely.
• Represent the Company at settlement conferences, mediations and other proceedings.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Commerce/Business degree or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Dream is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee claims and risk management activities across the company and related entities. You will consult with management and staff on insurance, claims, and loss prevention, and work with internal teams to investigate incidents and preserve evidence.

Responsibilities include opening claim files, coordinating with Security, assessing losses, coordinating settlements, and engaging external law firms as needed.