Director of Risk & Safety Management

Job description

The client, a $200M+ food salvage non-profit, is seeking a Director of Risk & Safety Management to own all aspects of EHS, commercial insurance, and business continuity. This position will report to the CFOO and manage a Risk Analyst. This is 3 days in office in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization-wide ERM program by identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, maintaining the enterprise risk register, and delivering strategic risk reports to executive leadership and governance committees.

Direct the commercial insurance program—including property, casualty, liability, and cyber—by managing broker relationships, leading annual renewals, optimizing budgets, and overseeing complex claims from investigation through resolution.

Develop and continuously improve organization-wide safety policies and training initiatives, identify workplace hazards, and lead internal incident reviews to reduce claim frequency and severity.

Create, maintain, and test business continuity and emergency response plans to ensure organizational preparedness for severe weather, cyber events, and operational disruptions while leading post-incident reviews.

Collaborate with legal counsel and business leaders to review contracts, leases, and vendor agreements, ensuring appropriate insurance requirements, indemnification, and liability limits are securely in place.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree with professional certification(s) such as ARM, CPRM, CRM, CSP, or similar

Minimum of 10 years of experience within enterprise risk management, insurance, safety, continuity, or related

Experience managing commercial insurance programs, claims administration, safety initiatives, and organizational risk assessments

Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex risks and develop practical mitigation strategies

Strong leadership skills with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Great Medical, Dental, and Vision Package

Strong PTO package

403B matching

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)

Communal office perks

Commuter benefits

Who can apply

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