Risk Manager - Remote, USA

Purpose of Position

Responsible for administering and implementing the CPS risk management program, as well as assisting in corporate governance functions, with some administrative duties for the Legal and Compliance function.

Objectives

• Professional Indemnity and General Liability insurance for CPS and non-employee related insurance in the Americas.
• Non-litigated claims handling and assistance
• Risk avoidance or mitigation through risk management advice to business colleagues
• Reporting of risk management related activity
• Assistance with Contract Management System
• Review of contracts, including NDA agreements
• Assisting with Corporate Governance duties

Major Roles & Responsibilities

Insurance

• Administration and management of the CPS professional liability and general liability insurance program for the CPS division.
• Manages PI insurance in the US that is inclusive of other US based BV entities and manages property, casualty, crime, fiduciary and group travel accident insurance coverage for CPS in the Americas.
• Key contract with broker for certificates of insurance and insurance questions

Claims

• Act as one of the primary points of contact for claims, or risks of claims, (a) arising in the Americas or (b) claims risks arising elsewhere in CPS globally that may require notification and handling.
• Receive subpoenas for CPS US and coordinates the processing of subpoenas and required documents directly with CPS’ network of outside legal counsel resources.
• Works with outside legal counsel and General Counsel for litigation of large lawsuits. Responsible  for document holds, assembly of documents, supporting analysis of facts of the case as required, IT searches, coordination of depositions, and updates.
• Works with business colleagues in assessment of non-litigated claims and customer complaints to develop communication plan and strategy in coordination with General Counsel.

Risk Management

• Acts as an advisor to Program Managers, Operations, Technical Services, Key Account Managers and other functions in the US for client inquiries, risk assessments, NDAs, significant complaints, internal processes, etc. that may have risk management implications.

Reporting

• Responsible for maintaining contract files for the Americas CPS clients.
• Provide monthly and quarterly summaries to CPS and BV HO on incidents, claims, and claim payments.
• Track attorneys’ fees.
• Help to manage the Contract Management System

Corporate Governance

• Preparing and maintaining corporate records, including by-laws, resolutions, minutes.
• Assisting with corporate filings
• Assisting with due diligence tasks for suppliers and business partners

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Analytical and logical thinking
• Objectivity
• Attention to detail
• Aptitude for reading technical material including service reports, protocols, standards, and legal briefs.
• Capacity to work independently
• Process discipline
• Ability to constructively manage conflict situations
• Awareness of legal processes, procedures and standards
• Ability and confidence to interact with multiple levels of personnel in the BV organizations, with outside attorneys and with insurance companies

Experience and Educational Background Required for the Job

• Bachelors degree in a related field required
• 7-10 years of experience regarding management of Claims and Insurance  and contract review
• Preferred to have experience in corporate governance activities, such a drafting resolution, board minutes and corporate filings.

Compensation Range: $80,000-$100,000 base pay annually (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset)