Senior Director of Risk

Senior Director of Risk Management

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76140

Duration: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Salary: $180K+ BOE + Annual Bonus

Job Summary:

The Senior Director, Risk Management oversees the organization’s risk strategy, insurance programs, and incident response framework. This role provides leadership to a risk-focused team and works closely with operational, safety, HR, legal, and executive partners to identify exposures, support preventative measures, and strengthen organizational resilience. The position ensures compliance with applicable regulations and guides long-term planning to reduce overall risk impact and cost.

Responsibilities:

Risk Strategy & Assessment

• Direct the organization’s risk assessment process and lead efforts to reduce exposure across departments.
• Maintain emergency response and continuity plans to support preparedness for unexpected events.
• Review data trends, produce risk-related reporting, and communicate insights to leadership.
• Serve as a point of contact during significant incidents and coordinate appropriate follow-up actions.

Insurance & Financial Oversight

• Manage the organization’s insurance portfolio, including policy placement and vendor relationships.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities related to risk and insurance programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations to improve coverage and cost efficiency.

Claims Oversight & Injury Program Management

• Supervise all claim activity to ensure timely handling and minimize operational impact.
• Oversee the work-related injury program, identify areas for improvement, and support implementation.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external advisors on complex or high-cost cases.
• Partner with operational leaders to reduce claim frequency and severity through targeted initiatives.

Leadership & Organizational Support

• Provide direction and coaching to risk management staff, establishing goals and performance expectations.
• Participate in internal meetings and external engagements representing the risk function.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory standards and maintain current knowledge of applicable laws.

Competencies:

• Strategic decision-making and long-term planning
• Team and talent development
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Negotiation and vendor management
• Sound judgment under pressure

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related or analytical field required; advanced credentials preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressively responsible risk management experience, including 7+ years of demonstrated leadership of teams.
• Strong background in environments with high claim volume or diversified risk exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable plans.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of injury management programs and claims processes.
• Expertise in building and maintaining insurance programs.
• Experience using risk or incident management software platforms.
• Proficiency in standard business software and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with terminology and processes associated with injury and claim evaluation.

Working Conditions:

• Supervisory responsibility for risk-focused team members.
• Domestic travel required on an as-needed basis.
• Must be available for urgent response outside standard business hours.