Senior Risk Manager, Real Estate & Development

Lockton Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Job summary

Lockton Companies in Washington DC seeks an experienced Insourced Risk Manager to support a major private equity real estate client. You will lead risk oversight, coordinate with client leadership, and manage insurance programs across development, redevelopment, and asset management projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in risk management, deep knowledge of real estate development and insurance practices, and the ability to guide executive teams on insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of risk management experience
• Strong understanding of real estate development, operations and related insurance and risk management practices
• Experience with contract review and negotiation specific to insurance and indemnity sections of loan documents and other legal agreements
• Ability to provide guidance on insurance requirements to executive teams, counsel, asset managers, clients, and business partners
• General knowledge of legal and compliance; experience working with legal counsel
• Working knowledge of all lines of insurance – policies, coverages and fundamentals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking skills
• Administrative and organizational skills with time management, flexibility, and multitasking
• Reliable and thorough with a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent client service skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary risk and insurance liaison among client leadership
• Build and maintain relationships with executives, legal teams, lenders, and external advisors
• Communicate risk, insurance and claims matters to senior stakeholders
• Lead strategic oversight and coordination of insurance claims
• Manage builder's risk, OCIP, and construction liability programs for development projects
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and governance practices
• Oversee master and asset-level insurance programs and support renewal strategy
• Review and analyze insurance requirements, partner programs, contracts, and indemnification provisions
• Maintain compliance with third-party insurance obligations and related documentation
• Oversee enrollments, contracts, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance matters
• Evaluate project risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies for development, construction, and asset management
• Partner with operational teams to align exposures with appropriate insurance coverage
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives, including business continuity, emergency response, ESG, and sustainability programs

Skills

Risk management

Real estate development

Contract review

Communication with executives

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

Job description

Lockton Companies in Washington DC seeks an experienced Insourced Risk Manager to support a major private equity real estate client. You will lead risk oversight, coordinate with client leadership, and manage insurance programs across development, redevelopment, and asset management projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in risk management, deep knowledge of real estate development and insurance practices, and the ability to guide executive teams on insurance requirements.