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Slate Auto · 2 hours ago

Risk Manager

Troy, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Slate Auto is committed to building safe and reliable vehicles while focusing on customization and affordability. They are seeking a proactive Risk Manager to lead their Enterprise Risk Management framework and oversee the corporate insurance program, ensuring the company's assets and operations are safeguarded as they scale.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plan that identifies, evaluates, mitigates, and monitors key risks across the organization

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to assess strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks

Establish risk policies, procedures, and reporting tools to promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability

Conduct regular risk assessments and report findings to senior leadership

Own and manage the company’s corporate insurance program (excluding employee benefits), including property, casualty, liability, auto, and other lines of coverage

Partner with insurance brokers and advisors to ensure the company has adequate and cost-effective insurance coverage that aligns with its risk profile and evolving needs

Drive insurance renewal processes, ensuring coverage meets contractual and operational requirements

Support claims management, working with internal teams and insurance partners to ensure timely resolution of claims

Administer the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) for the manufacturing plant build-out, coordinating with Slate’s insurance broker, underwriter, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, and the general contractor to ensure compliance, coverage adequacy, and effective program management

Ensure that all Certificates of Insurance (COIs) from vendors, contractors, and subcontractors are collected prior to the start of work and are renewed as required to maintain compliance throughout the project lifecycle

Develop key risk and insurance performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of risk management and insurance strategies

Provide training and guidance to functional teams to enhance risk awareness and compliance with insurance requirements

Collaborate with legal, finance, purchasing, and other teams to ensure contract terms appropriately address risk and insurance needs

Qualification

Enterprise Risk ManagementCorporate Insurance ManagementRisk Assessment ToolsData Analysis ToolsCross-functional CollaborationAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, corporate insurance, treasury, or a related field

Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, principles, and best practices

Experience leading or participating in a cross-functional ERM collaboration council, fostering engagement across departments to identify and address enterprise risks holistically

Hands-on experience managing corporate insurance programs and working with brokers and insurance carriers

Familiarity with the major national commercial insurance brokers and underwriters, with a solid understanding of their market positions, strengths, and weaknesses

Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships across teams and external partners

Proficiency in risk assessment tools, Microsoft Excel, and other data analysis tools

Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to new challenges with agility

High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a collaborative spirit