Senior Enterprise Risk Manager

Senior Enterprise Risk Manager

Position:
Senior Enterprise Risk Manager – Full Time/Exempt Department:
Accounting & Finance

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Location:

Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

NOTE:

Starting 2028, this role will be based at the new Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in north Phoenix, AZ. Format:
In-person

Note:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas.

The Arizona Cardinals are seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Risk Manager to lead the organization's enterprise-wide risk management and insurance programs. This strategic individual contributor will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, financing, and mitigating risks across multiple business entities while partnering with executive leadership to protect the organization's assets and support long-term growth. This role oversees all aspects of the organization's insurance portfolio, captive insurance company, contractual risk transfer, claims administration, construction risk management, and enterprise risk initiatives.

The position reports to the CFO and will work closely with Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Operations, Development, and external insurance brokers, carriers, captive manager and advisors. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced risk professional who enjoys building programs, influencing executive decision-making, and operating across a diverse portfolio of businesses. This position offers the opportunity to build and lead a sophisticated enterprise risk management program supporting one of the NFL's premier organizations and its affiliated businesses.

The successful candidate will influence strategic decisions across professional sports, concessions, aviation and real estate development while working directly with executive leadership on some of the organization's most significant initiatives.

The Senior Enterprise Risk Manager will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Insurance Program Management
• Captive Insurance Management
• Construction & Development Risk
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Claims Management
• Contractual Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Partnership

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

At least eight (8) years of progressive risk management and insurance experience. Professional designations such as ARM, CPCU, CRM, or RIMS-CRMP preferred Demonstrated experience managing large commercial insurance programs. Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance structures. Experience with enterprise risk management principles. Knowledge of contractual risk transfer and indemnification. Excellent analytical, financial, and negotiation skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Background working with brokers, underwriters, and executive leadership teams. Experience managing captive insurance companies preferred. Experience with construction and real estate development risk preferred. Experience in professional sports, entertainment, hospitality, aviation, or other complex multi-entity organizations preferred. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen Executive presence and sound judgment with strong negotiation and relationship management skills and the ability to influence Highly organized and detail-oriented Collaborative leadership style Strong financial and analytical capabilities Excellent project management skills Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays;

hours may vary depending on business needs. Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a background check

Cardinals Benefits/Perks

Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle. Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals) Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities Daily free lunch Complimentary season tickets Subsidized gym memberships The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive…