Phoenix Pro Connect, LLC · 4 months ago
Chief Risk Officer
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expPhoenix Pro Connectors is working with a global client seeking a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to join their executive leadership team. This is a critical C-level position responsible for designing and overseeing a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework across the organization.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework aligned with regulatory standards and the company's risk appetite
Advise senior leadership and the Board on strategic, financial, operational, and reputational risk exposures
Establish key risk indicators, tolerance levels, and reporting protocols to strengthen oversight and governance
Provide oversight of core areas such as underwriting, claims, reinsurance, investments, and liquidity management
Monitor operational risks, including technology, cybersecurity, fraud, and compliance
Partner with finance, actuarial, and compliance teams to ensure sound reserving, solvency, and capital management
Collaborate with first-line business leaders to reinforce ownership of risk while ensuring independent oversight from the risk function
Deliver independent risk reporting to executive leadership and the Board
Maintain clear separation of oversight and business operations while providing effective challenge
Work with internal audit and external stakeholders to validate and improve risk frameworks
Build and lead a high-performing risk management function spanning operational, financial, and compliance disciplines
Foster a strong culture of risk awareness across the enterprise
Provide training and mentoring to leaders and employees, ensuring risk awareness is embedded into everyday business decisions
Influence and align diverse stakeholders, balancing risk appetite with growth and performance objectives
Lead the design and execution of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
Serve as a key leader during crisis events, ensuring protection of stakeholders, employees, and organizational assets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, risk management, actuarial science, or a related field
15+ years of progressive experience in risk management, financial services, or insurance, with 7+ years at a senior leadership level
Strong understanding of risk-based capital frameworks, regulatory compliance, and insurance or financial operations
Proven ability to communicate risk concepts clearly to Boards, regulators, and executive peers
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide risk initiatives in complex or global environments
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA or Master's)
Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, ARM, or CPCU are highly desirable
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is a plus
Company
Phoenix Pro Connect, LLC
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Rodriguez
Managing Partner & Founder
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