Vice President, Risk Management

United Pacific; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pacific, based in Long Beach, California, seeks a Vice President of Risk Management to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive risk strategy across the organization. This on-site role collaborates with finance, operations, and compliance teams, oversees policies and insurance programs, and mentors a risk management team to protect assets.

The ideal candidate has extensive ERM experience, strong analytics, and a track record of influencing senior stakeholders to strengthen

Qualifications

• Enterprise risk management expertise with organization-wide frameworks.
• Knowledge of market risk and exposure management in retail/fuel sectors.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret data and model risk scenarios.
• Finance or financial services background with risk, capital planning, performance metrics.
• Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the company-wide risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor key enterprise risks.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and compliance across sites.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership and Board.
• Mentor risk management team and drive continuous improvement.
• Align risk program with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Market Risk

Analytical Skills

Finance Background

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, risk management, or related field

CRM/ARM/CPCU/CSP certifications preferred

Job description

Company Description

United Pacific, founded in 1955 and based in Long Beach, California, is one of the largest independent owners, suppliers, and operators of gas stations and convenience stores in the Western United States. The company employs over 3,500 team members across more than 450 locations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado, with continued growth underway. United Pacific operates fuel brands including 76, Conoco, Phillips 66, Shell, Chevron, and United Oil, and offers convenience items through its Rocket stores. The organization focuses on delivering fast, friendly service that makes everyday life easier for customers while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment. Team members embrace the “I Got It!” spirit, creating a welcoming place to shop, eat, and refuel, as well as a strong workplace culture.

Role Description

The Vice President, Risk Management is a full-time, on-site role based in Long Beach, CA. This position leads the development and execution of a comprehensive risk management strategy across the organization, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of key risks. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing enterprise risk frameworks, collaborating with finance, operations, and compliance teams, and preparing reports and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board. The role manages risk-related policies, insurance programs, and incident response processes, and ensures alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The Vice President also mentors a risk management team, drives continuous improvement in risk controls, and supports strategic decision-making to protect company assets and enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Strong Enterprise Risk Management expertise, with experience designing and overseeing organization-wide risk frameworks.
• Knowledge of Market Risk and exposure management, preferably within retail, fuel, or related industries.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, model risk scenarios, and present clear insights to leadership.
• Background in Finance or Financial Services, including familiarity with financial risk, capital planning, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey risk issues and strategies to non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, risk management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CRM, ARM, CPCU, CSP) is preferred.
• Experience in multi-site operations, retail, or energy sectors and knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements are beneficial.
• Proven ability to develop policies, implement controls, and drive a culture of risk awareness and accountability.