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Risk Management Director
Pep Boys
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Job Description
Position Summary
Manages, plans, and coordinates risk and insurance programs to control risks and losses. This position has responsibility to identify corporate exposures to loss, develop methods to control risk, and evaluate various risk financing alternatives. The Director, Risk Management manages the purchase of all property and casualty insurance and directs corporate self-insurance programs including a captive insurance company. The Director, Risk Management manages insurance brokers, actuaries and other consultants involved in the risk management program. This job requires advanced and specialized knowledge of risk management practices, self-insured claims administration, insurance and risk control techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Direct risk management programs throughout the company consisting of risk assessment, risk financing and risk control. Identifies loss exposures and implements methods to control risk.
• Evaluates and institutes cost-effective risk financing programs including negotiation and purchase of all property and casualty insurance and surety bonds.
• Supervise claims administration for all property damage claims and in cooperation with General Counsel/Legal Dept., manage the administration of liability, workers comp and vehicle claims to assure that claims are being settled fairly, consistently, and in the best interest of the company.
• Work collaboratively with insurance brokers, carriers and project teams to ensure overall compliance with the company's Risk Management goals, policies and procedures.
• Provide risk/loss prevention and corporate education/training programs.
• Work with Claims Manager to manage Third Party Claims Administration relationships.
• Review all risk and insurance provisions in all contracts for compliance to internal standards.
• Prepare risk management and insurance budgets.
• Coordinate all risk and insurance related audits.
• Provide for the establishment and maintenance of records including insurance policies, claim and loss experience.
• Assist in risk management due diligence on potential acquisitions and divestitures.
• Identification of new opportunities for lowering the total cost of risk.
• Initiate and direct risk management related programs that strategically support the company's mission and goals.
• Articulate complex concepts and issues through oral and written communications, and consult with senior management in establishing corporate policies and procedures to manage and control corporate risks.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Strong PC skills (MS Office Suite).
• Extensive knowledge of risk management practices, policies and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and vendor services market.
• Ability to develop, implement and oversee a variety of risk management programs.
• Excellent written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to relate well to others both inside and outside the organization and build effective business relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgement and work independently.
• Ability to lead projects and process design and lead and direct the work of others.
• Must demonstrate consistency, accuracy and follow through.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive date and multi-task so that deadlines can be met.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage time efficiently with the ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
These characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands
• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, typing or writing.
• Occasional standing and walking.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent travel.
• Talk and hear.