Head of Strategic Risk Management

$151,950 - $249,630/Yr

Guardian Life - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

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About the position

As Head of Strategic Risk Management at Guardian Life Insurance Company, you will lead a team focused on optimizing and managing enterprise risks to help achieve the company's strategic objectives. This role involves coordinating high-profile risk mitigation projects, collaborating with various departments, and developing risk management strategies in partnership with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO). You will be responsible for identifying emerging risks, fostering a culture of risk awareness, and mentoring a team of risk professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team responsible for managing high-profile risk mitigation projects.
• Coordinate efforts across departments to define problem statements and identify root causes.
• Design mitigation strategies and oversee the implementation of solutions.
• Partner with the CRO to prioritize Top Risks for the company and develop remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with the Guardian Leadership Team to align risk management with the company's overall strategy.
• Develop contingency plans for critical risk areas and ensure effective risk transfer strategies are in place.
• Pull together subject matter experts to ensure stakeholder buy-in for risk plans.
• Identify and assess emerging risks and develop comprehensive reporting for the CRO and the Corporate Risk Management Committee.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and risk-based decision-making throughout the organization.
• Lead and mentor a small team of risk professionals, providing guidance and ensuring continuous professional development.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in managing large scale projects for financial institutions, preferably within the life insurance industry.
• Deep knowledge of business resiliency planning and risk management methodologies and models.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude that brings energy to others.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness in managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to take complex issues and simplify for execution.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the life insurance industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid jury duty
• Commuter assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Volunteer time off
• Loan assistance