Job Abstract

The Senior Risk Manager will develop and manage the financial planning and reporting strategy for the Risk team as well as participate in the implementation of an industry-leading risk management program.  Clark’s Risk Management Team, located in McLean, VA, is comprised of finance, operations, legal, and risk professionals whose primary mission is to protect the $6 billion enterprise from catastrophic financial loss while providing cost effective risk management and insurance solutions that mitigate operational risk and contribute to competitive advantage and profitability. 

Responsibilities

• Financial planning process management:

  • Develop models to forecast program revenues and expenses

  • Identify and communicate key metrics and performance indicators to senior management 

  • Analyze program performance to assure cost effectiveness across all business units

  • Assist Project Teams in implementing insurance procedures, budgets and accounting for all newly acquired projects

• Work collaboratively with the various business groups:

  • Direct insurance program placements and renewals  

  • Liaise with third-party insurance brokers to oversee and provide strategic and operational guidance and coordinate their services

  • Interact with Legal counsel to identify risk in proposed construction agreements

  • Interact directly with lenders, joint venture partners, and project owners to assure insurance meets requirements and provide documents as required for each project

  • Provide risk management support to all projects nationwide

• Cashflow and accounting process management:

  • Oversee department cashflows and ensure timely processing of all risk payables and receivables

  • Support insurance related monthly accounting transactions 

  • Prepare internal reports and communicate results to senior management

  • Perform analysis and compile annual, monthly, and ad hoc ?nancial and/or risk reports

• Manage risk management program documentation to protect the Organization against unknown risk:

  • Maintain Risk Management Information System (RMIS), inclusive of all essential project related documents, insurance schedules and claim activity  

  • Review documents to assure accuracy and appropriateness of coverage

  • Provide recommendations for alternative risk management solutions

• Interface effectively with project teams, business partners (Insurers, Brokers, TPAs, Actuaries, Captive Managers, etc.), and others to develop and implement risk management processes and solutions 

• Identify and analyze potential business risks and participate in developing strategies and solutions to address any identified risks

• Assist with internal and external insurance program audits 

• Create Risk Management Procedures and assist with development of other training materials

• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people

• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• B.A / B.S in Risk Management, Finance or related ?eld preferred but not required 

• CPCU, ARM or CRIS designation is desirable (can be completed on job)

• 10+ years of related experience preferred

• Strong ?nancial and accounting technical skills required

• Broad knowledge and experience in risk management, risk financing, risk assessment and risk strategy

• Ability to analyze complex problems involving varying viewpoints and to develop viable solutions 

• Strong project management skills, results-driven, adaptable with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Superior interpersonal skills

• Ease in working with people up and down the organization hierarchy

• Naturally adaptive to different audiences 

• Strong team focus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to take initiative, be proactive and work e?ciently without supervision

• Experience managing others a plus

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

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