Strategic Risk Leader for Faith Organization

Houston RIMS; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Director of Risk Management for a major Catholic diocese in Southeast Texas. The role reports to CFO and is based at the Downtown Chancery in Houston.

Responsibilities include risk program development, insurance management, and emergency planning to protect assets and mission. Ideal candidates hold a Risk Management degree with ARM certification, 5+ years in leadership, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or related field is required.
• ARM designation required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in risk management.
• Experience with insurance claims management and risk analysis.
• Strong communication, project management, and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee Archdiocesan risk management and insurance programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to property, safety, liability, and operations.
• Manage insurance coverage, renewals, claims, reporting, and broker/carrier relationships.
• Establish risk tracking, loss reporting, analytics, and executive reporting processes.
• Promote risk-awareness through training, education, and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate disaster recovery, emergency response, and business continuity planning.
• Maintain asset inventories, claims databases, and risk management policies.
• Collaborate with Legal, Accounting, Construction, IS, and parish leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Analytics

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or related field

Master's degree in Risk Management (MBA/MPA/MS) preferred

ARM designation

CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Claims management software

Broker management

Job description

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Director of Risk Management for a major Catholic diocese in Southeast Texas. The role reports to CFO and is based at the Downtown Chancery in Houston.

Responsibilities include risk program development, insurance management, and emergency planning to protect assets and mission. Ideal candidates hold a Risk Management degree with ARM certification, 5+ years in leadership, and strong analytical and communication skills.