Director of Risk Management overseeing comprehensive risk and insurance programs at Vanderbilt University. Collaborating with legal and compliance teams to align operational risk management activities.
Responsibilities
Lead the RIM function, ensuring effective operations through program development, process improvement, and integration with other departments.
Recommend, structure, and manage all university risk financing arrangements (insurance and self-insurance), including budgeting and placement of coverages over an estimated 25 insurance lines.
Coordinate a comprehensive insurance program and deliver risk management initiatives for diverse risk exposures across the institution.
Provide leadership and advisory services to distributed risk owners, including faculty, staff, and students, on risk mitigation and loss prevention.
Oversee incident reporting, claims management, and advocacy; manage claims against the university for self-insured risks.
Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel on litigation-related claims; ensure timely carrier notification and coordination.
Advise Procurement and campus departments on contract language to ensure adequate insurance and risk transfer.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of experience in risk management, insurance, legal, and/or business management; OR 10+ years of relevant experience.
Advanced degree or professional designation preferred (e.g., ARM, CPCU, CRM, CRMA).
Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial management skills; demonstrated fiscal responsibility and budget management.
Proven ability to develop and implement risk mitigation, risk transfer, and insurance strategies.
Evidence of successfully managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
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