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SmartStop Self Storage · 10 hours ago

Risk Manager

Ladera Ranch, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

SmartStop® Self Storage is one of the largest self-storage operators in North America, headquartered in Ladera Ranch, CA. The Risk Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the corporate risk management program, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals while overseeing risk management initiatives and insurance policies.

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Responsibilities

Supports company-wide business units in all aspects of Risk Management / loss control programs and related initiatives

Negotiates policy renewals, premiums and coverages on all insurance policies and maintain administration of insurance programs

Acts as liaison with insurance brokers, insurance carriers, and outside business partners, as needed

Supports legal in the review of subcontractor and vendor agreements, consultant agreements, leases, financing agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other similar agreements for internal business units to ensure minimization of risk and best risk transfer practices

Coordinates and tracks reportable insurance claims with applicable personnel

Participates in the refinement of the overall strategy of Risk Management; recommends necessary changes to optimize functionality and results

Coordinates delivery of company information, marketing, and underwriting information for presentations to underwriters

Responsible for establishing, managing, and maintaining relationships with all insurance service providers including agents, brokers and consultants, underwriters and carriers, claims service providers, third party auditors, and state regulators

Coordinates with executive management, operations, accounting and legal in the execution of risk management policies and procedures to protect company's assets, minimize liability exposures

Advocates for the company on complex first and third-party claims affecting the company

Monitors and interprets changes in insurance marketplace, coverages, additional insurance issues, etc. and ensures that the Company adjusts accordingly

Manages relationships with self-storage operations and construction management teams for assistance with Risk Management needs

Provides regular reports and presentations for executive level management on all aspects of Risk Management

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Risk ManagementInsurance NegotiationClaims ManagementReal Estate ExperienceConstruction ExperienceSelf-Storage OperationsAnalytical SkillsMathematical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailNegotiation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required

At least 5 years of progressively responsible Insurance/Risk Management experience in a commercial property/casualty role at either a brokerage or a corporate Risk Management department

Familiarity with complex topics in the field of Risk Management such as insuring a joint venture, contractual risk transfer, indemnification, subrogation, and related issues on construction agreements

Experience with at least one of the following: Real Estate, Construction, or Self-Storage Operations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent mathematical and critical thinking skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail with the ability to manage several tasks concurrently

Must have a solid understanding of claims related terms/language

Strong ability to negotiate contracts

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams