Senior Risk Manager – Public Sector & Insurance Strategy

City of Springfield; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield seeks an experienced Risk Manager to lead its risk management program for a large municipal operation with ~1,800 employees and a $1.5B asset base. The role covers risk management, financing with brokers/insurers, and claims administration, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across departments.

A CPCU/ARM/ARM-P or similar credential is strongly preferred. Supervisory experience and a focus on building stakeholder relationships are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, claims administration, or a closely related field.
• An advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD) or relevant professional certification may be substituted for one year of experience.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or comparable professional designation strongly preferred at appointment.
• Completion of ARM, CPCU, or a comparable designation required within three years of appointment if not already held.
• Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P) is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management program, allocation and retention; develop policies and procedures; implement enterprise risk management.
• Oversee risk financing/insurance pooling; manage brokers, actuaries, insurers; oversee self-insurance fund.
• Direct claims administration, loss analysis, and prevention; maintain reserves and manage carriers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Policy development

Education

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

MBA/MPA/JD or ARM/ARM-P/CPCU certification substituted for experience

Job description

The City of Springfield seeks an experienced Risk Manager to lead its risk management program for a large municipal operation with ~1,800 employees and a $1.5B asset base. The role covers risk management, financing with brokers/insurers, and claims administration, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across departments.

A CPCU/ARM/ARM-P or similar credential is strongly preferred. Supervisory experience and a focus on building stakeholder relationships are essential for success.