Enterprise Risk Manager

Enterprise Risk Manager

Under direction of the Deputy General Counsel, the Enterprise Risk Manager develops, implements, manages, and evaluates the Enterprise Risk Management program for the District including general insurance and property/liability claims. The Enterprise Risk Manager will be responsible for performing inspections and preparing, adjusting, and investigating claims, and determining final disposition of claims, preparing risk reports and filings, procuring various insurance coverages, coordinating with claims adjusters, District contractors and staff, and other typical risk management activities, as well as providing support to the Office of Chief General Counsel.

The Enterprise Risk Manager ensures, to the extent possible, all areas of risk are proactively reviewed and actioned. This position also serves as the primary contact for receipt, investigation and disposition of Government Claims received by the District.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is distinguished by the performance of a full range of professional risk management duties as assigned, working independently, applying skills and knowledge to risk management and insurance functions of routine to moderate complexity. The individual in this role must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as customer service skills for both external and internal customers.

The individual in this position is designated as a Confidential Employee as they will be privy to highly confidential and sensitive information on internal District matters pertaining to the decision-making process on matters relating to potential and current litigation, labor relations and/or personnel and employment, and other items of general legal and/or liability concerns. This position is designated as "at-will".

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. This position does not exercise any direct supervisory authority but does provide general direction and guidance to staff as necessary to fulfill enterprise risk management duties in support of the Office of Chief General Counsel. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultant's facilities, and other locations, as required.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements and directs the goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for enterprise-wide risk management.
• Confers with and provides professional assistance to various District Divisions on risk management related matters.
• Investigates and resolves all liability claims made against the District in consultation with the Deputy General Counsel.
• Coordinates with the District's third-party administrator (TPA) to manage, monitor, and resolve claims efficiently and in alignment with agency policies, and recommends settlement amounts on all claims and litigation against the District.
• Reviews and verifies discovery responses in connection with litigation filed against the District, in collaboration with the Deputy General Counsel and relevant departments.
• Develops and recommends programs relating to reducing and/or preventing District liability.
• Collaborates and coordinates with stakeholders throughout NCTD, including but not limited to Safety Department staff, Senior Legal Counsel – Regulatory Compliance and Senior Legal Counsel – Employment & Civil Rights, regarding risk management and mitigation for both general operational and situational specific matters.
• Coordinates cost recovery/subrogation program Evaluates and interprets reports and other data from third party claims administrators, as appropriate.
• Oversees and administers all insurance issues for the District, works with outside contractors and brokers; reviews, modifies, and negotiates insurance agreements; oversees and maintains all certificates of insurance for the District.
• Participates in performing market…