Deputy Executive Officer - Risk Management

Job Description:

Deputy Executive Officer - Risk Management

Description

The Opportunity

This is a key career opportunity to leverage your comprehensive risk management experience and make a significant impact on assessing and managing the County's diverse risk management programs. The Deputy Executive Officer will play a crucial role in developing and executing strategies that mitigate risk, protect county assets, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The selected candidate will lead critical projects, including assessing and analyzing countywide liability exposure, overseeing the county's self-insured programs, managing aspects of commercial insurance procurement and claims management, and supporting Countywide agencies in disability management. This role involves working strategically with department leaders to identify and address specific risk factors while also managing and administering all related contracts and agreements.

 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced risk management professional with a strong background in public sector liability, insurance, claims administration, and disability management, or someone with substantial risk management experience and the ability to learn the nuances of the public sector. They have a proven record of successfully managing complex risk portfolios, handling claims, and negotiating with insurance carriers and legal counsel. This working deputy executive officer will be a hands-on expert who understands government operations, collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and drives initiatives to achieve meaningful results. The ideal candidate should also demonstrate a strategic mindset, with the ability to identify emerging risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard the county's resources. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with various stakeholders are essential, along with being organized and detail-oriented. Certification as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or an Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) is highly preferred.

Salary:

$150,279.59 to $210,412.06 annually