City of San Jose
Risk Manager- Finance Department
City of San Jose, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
The Finance Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) Risk Manager in the Purchasing & Risk Management Division. If you are interested in this position, please apply! The mission of the Finance Department is to manage, protect, and report on City of San José financial resources to enhance the City’s financial condition for residents, businesses, and investors.
Overview
The Risk Manager will plan, organize, coordinate, and execute a risk management program with the objective of conserving financial, physical, and natural assets against the effects of loss. The successful candidate will recommend strategies for protecting the City against all financial exposures and risks. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Finance, Purchasing and Risk Management Division. The Risk Manager will be responsible for safeguarding City’s properties (with a replacement value at $7.1 billion) and other assets through the selection of brokers and purchase of insurance to guard against catastrophic events, when the frequency of events cannot be predicted, when the severity of potential loss could seriously hamper operations, and where the cost of the insurance policy is not prohibitive. Responsibilities
Work with the City’s insurance broker to review and analyze the City’s insurance and coverage requirements and obtain competitive insurance quotes. Review the City’s risk exposures with the insurance broker to analyze needs and present them to insurance carriers for cost-effective coverage. Coordinate property appraisals and risk engineering studies; implement property loss control recommendations from carriers with City Departments. Manage contractual risk transfer of contracts with vendors and consultants through insurance requirements; perform insurance compliance reviews for contracts. Oversee subrogation to recover losses from damage to City properties caused by third parties; coordinate with broker and City Departments on owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs). Manage property and casualty insurance claims; participate in budget planning; support public assistance recovery claims. Support the self-insured Worker Compensation program (managed by the Human Resources Department) and liability claims handled by the City Attorney’s Office. Insurance policies include: Property Insurance Airport Owners and Operators Liability Secondary Employment Law Enforcement Professional Liability Automobile Liability for Airport and Regional Wastewater facility fleet vehicles Auto Physical Damage for Airport Shuttle Bus-Physical Damage Aircraft Hull and Liability for Police and Fire Department Aircraft (including Drones) Government Crime Fiduciary Liability Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, insurance, finance, risk management or a closely related field; and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in a risk management, safety loss control, or general liability insurance program, including two (2) years with supervisory and management authority over staff, and financial responsibility within the program area or division. Required Licensing
Associate in Risk Management certification Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise
- Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of: principles and practices of comprehensive risk management, loss prevention, and insurance; legal and administrative requirements for fully insured and self-insured programs; general and auto liability public entity claims administration; OSHA workplace safety requirements; contract law for general liability and claims; insurance company policies and reserves; injury and damage claim investigation. Analytical Thinking
- Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Communication
- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts clearly, orally and in writing; strong listening skills. Decision Making
- Identifies issues and opportunities and selects appropriate solutions. Initiative
- Proactive, willing to assume extra responsibility and pursue continuing education to improve performance. Management
- Evaluates priorities, sets clear goals, and manages resources effectively. Problem Solving
- Defines problems, gathers information, and uses logic to arrive at solutions. Supervision
- Sets goals, provides direction, and delegates appropriately to maximize effectiveness.
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The Risk Manager will plan, organize, coordinate, and execute a risk management program with the objective of conserving financial, physical, and natural assets against the effects of loss. The successful candidate will recommend strategies for protecting the City against all financial exposures and risks. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Finance, Purchasing and Risk Management Division. The Risk Manager will be responsible for safeguarding City’s properties (with a replacement value at $7.1 billion) and other assets through the selection of brokers and purchase of insurance to guard against catastrophic events, when the frequency of events cannot be predicted, when the severity of potential loss could seriously hamper operations, and where the cost of the insurance policy is not prohibitive. Responsibilities
Work with the City’s insurance broker to review and analyze the City’s insurance and coverage requirements and obtain competitive insurance quotes. Review the City’s risk exposures with the insurance broker to analyze needs and present them to insurance carriers for cost-effective coverage. Coordinate property appraisals and risk engineering studies; implement property loss control recommendations from carriers with City Departments. Manage contractual risk transfer of contracts with vendors and consultants through insurance requirements; perform insurance compliance reviews for contracts. Oversee subrogation to recover losses from damage to City properties caused by third parties; coordinate with broker and City Departments on owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs). Manage property and casualty insurance claims; participate in budget planning; support public assistance recovery claims. Support the self-insured Worker Compensation program (managed by the Human Resources Department) and liability claims handled by the City Attorney’s Office. Insurance policies include: Property Insurance Airport Owners and Operators Liability Secondary Employment Law Enforcement Professional Liability Automobile Liability for Airport and Regional Wastewater facility fleet vehicles Auto Physical Damage for Airport Shuttle Bus-Physical Damage Aircraft Hull and Liability for Police and Fire Department Aircraft (including Drones) Government Crime Fiduciary Liability Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, insurance, finance, risk management or a closely related field; and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in a risk management, safety loss control, or general liability insurance program, including two (2) years with supervisory and management authority over staff, and financial responsibility within the program area or division. Required Licensing
Associate in Risk Management certification Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise
- Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of: principles and practices of comprehensive risk management, loss prevention, and insurance; legal and administrative requirements for fully insured and self-insured programs; general and auto liability public entity claims administration; OSHA workplace safety requirements; contract law for general liability and claims; insurance company policies and reserves; injury and damage claim investigation. Analytical Thinking
- Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Communication
- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts clearly, orally and in writing; strong listening skills. Decision Making
- Identifies issues and opportunities and selects appropriate solutions. Initiative
- Proactive, willing to assume extra responsibility and pursue continuing education to improve performance. Management
- Evaluates priorities, sets clear goals, and manages resources effectively. Problem Solving
- Defines problems, gathers information, and uses logic to arrive at solutions. Supervision
- Sets goals, provides direction, and delegates appropriately to maximize effectiveness.
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