Job Title: Manager Risk Management
Job Location: Irving-USA-75039
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - 125,000.00
About us
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Risk & Claims, the Risk Management Manager supports SkyChefs' enterprise risk management efforts, including insurance portfolio management, claims oversight, risk management information systems administration, and loss control coordination. This role is responsible for supporting risk management processes that minimize financial exposure, protect company assets, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and optimize risk transfer strategies through effective partnerships with brokers, insurers, and external advisors.
The Manager, Risk Management evaluates and challenges the cost and effectiveness of current insurance structures and risk management programs through quantitative analysis and strategic oversight. In addition to collaborating with external partners, this individual serves as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders across the organization, helping identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and strategic risks to support SkyChefs' overall business objectives.
- Work location: SkyChefs corporate office in Irving, TX
- Work type: onsite Monday-Thursday, remote on Friday
What You'll Do
Insurance Program Management:
- Assist with procurement, negotiation, and renewal of insurance policies (e.g., property, liability, workers’ compensation).
- Collaborate with brokers, carriers, and underwriters to secure optimal coverage terms and pricing.
- Align insurance coverage with organizational needs, risk profile, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve insurance certificates, manage contractual insurance issues, and ensure timely issuance of certificates.
- Conduct audits to verify accuracy and adequacy of coverage. Covering also all operational insurance related topics, e.g. underwriting data, obtaining and distributing workers' compensation posting notices, etc.
Claims Management Oversight:
- Oversee timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of claims in partnership with insurance carriers, TPAs, adjusters, and legal teams.
- Develop strategies to minimize claim frequency, severity, and improve management efficiency.
- Analyze claims data to identify trends, root causes, and recommend risk mitigation measures.
Surety Bond Program Administration:
- Verify bond requirements and amounts, actively seeking opportunities to reduce or cancel and actively working with Treasury to manage and optimize collateral
- Administration of bond renewals, issue continuation notices, and review U.S. Customs filings to ensure up-to-date scheduling of all locations
Risk Management Information System (RMIS) :
- Oversee the maintenance and optimization of the RMIS to ensure accurate data is entered, including insurance policy details (limits, deductibles, terms)
- Ensure ongoing data accuracy and perform regular report clean-ups
- Use RMIS to generate reports on claims, losses, risk exposures, and insurance performance
Loss Control:
- Coordinate with external consultants and internal teams, e.g. field finance teams to conduct risk assessments, audits, and safety inspections
- Schedule loss control visits between insurers and field teams as required
Compliance & Regulatory Management:
- Ensure that all risk management, insurance, and claims processes comply with applicable local, state, federal regulations, and industry best practices
- Manage regulatory reporting requirements for insurance claims and ensure timely compliance with legal obligations
- Stay up-to-date on developments in insurance markets, regulatory changes, and emerging risk trends that may impact the organization
Additional Responsibilities:
- Distribute auto ID cards to field fleet managers.
- Update property schedules in coordination with the real estate director and tax analyst. And support the Director in ERM initiatives and workers' compensation claim follow-ups.
- Partner with departments (e.g., Treasury, Legal, HR, Operations) to align risk management with organizational goals.
- Manage relationships with external partners, including brokers, claims administrators, legal advisors, and safety consultants.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), ARM (Associate in Risk Management), or other relevant industry designations are strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, claims administration, or a related discipline, including at least 2 years of leadership or management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization as well as external partners, brokers, and service providers.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.