Director of Risk Management & Safety

Director Of Risk & Safety

The client, a $200M+ Brooklyn based Non-Profit, is seeking a Director of Risk & Safety to lead a small team and own the enterprise risk management, insurance, safety, business continuity, and emergency preparedness programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization-wide ERM program by identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, maintaining the enterprise risk register, and delivering strategic risk reports to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Direct the commercial insurance program—including property, casualty, liability, and cyber—by managing broker relationships, leading annual renewals, optimizing budgets, and overseeing complex claims from investigation through resolution.
• Develop and continuously improve organization-wide safety policies and training initiatives, identify workplace hazards, and lead internal incident reviews to reduce claim frequency and severity.
• Create, maintain, and test business continuity and emergency response plans to ensure organizational preparedness for severe weather, cyber events, and operational disruptions while leading post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and business leaders to review contracts, leases, and vendor agreements, ensuring appropriate insurance requirements, indemnification, and liability limits are securely in place.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with professional certification(s) such as ARM, CPRM, CRM, CSP, or similar
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within enterprise risk management, insurance, safety, continuity, or related
• Experience managing commercial insurance programs, claims administration, safety initiatives, and organizational risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Strong Medical, Dental, and Vision Package
• 30 PTO Days + 10 Holidays
• 403B matching
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
• Communal office perks
• Commuter benefits