VP of Risk Management and Insurance

Vaco by Highspring; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an experienced Vice President of Risk Management & Insurance to lead enterprise risk strategy, oversee insurance programs, claims administration, and loss prevention, while partnering with senior leadership to protect operations and enable long-term growth.

This role requires 10+ years in risk leadership, a Bachelor's in a related field, on-site presence in Phoenix, and proven ability to manage broker and carrier relationships in a project-based industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk-related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in risk management & insurance.
• Experience with construction/infrastructure/project-based industries preferred.
• Experience managing broker, carrier and third-party relationships.
• Executive presence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• On-site leadership in Arizona; Phoenix relocation may be required.
• Salary range: $250k-$285k base with bonus and car allowance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide risk management strategies.
• Lead enterprise insurance and risk-financing strategies with external partners.
• Oversee claims administration and drive timely resolution.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational, financial and strategic risks.
• Partner with legal, finance, operations and executives on risk matters.
• Support compliance with insurance, regulatory and risk requirements.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Vaco is partnering with a well-established organization seeking an experienced Vice President of Risk Management & Insurance to lead and strengthen its enterprise-wide risk strategy. This executive will oversee risk and insurance programs, claims administration, and loss prevention initiatives while partnering closely with senior leadership to protect business operations and support long-term growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic leader who can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide risk management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead enterprise insurance and risk-financing strategies while managing key external partnerships.
• Oversee claims administration and drive timely, effective resolution efforts.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and strategic risks.
• Partner with legal, finance, operations, and executive leadership on risk-related matters.
• Support compliance with applicable insurance, regulatory, and risk management requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Insurance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in risk management and insurance.
• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or other project-based industries is highly preferred.
• Experience within a complex, project-based or operationally intensive organization is highly preferred.
• Strong experience managing broker, carrier, and third-party relationships.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a consistent on-site leadership presence in the Arizona market and work 5 days on-site is required. Must reside in Phoenix or willingness to relocate to Arizona.
• Salary $250k-$285k base with bonus and car allowance

Desired Skills and Experience

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Construction Risk Management, Insurance, Claims Management
• OCIP/CCIP, Workers' Compensation, Surety, Contract Risk Transfer, Loss Prevention

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).