Risk Manager

Risk Manager

The City of South Pasadena is seeking a seasoned and innovative Risk Manager to lead the City's comprehensive risk management, insurance, and safety programs!

Salary Range : Up to $162,420 annually DOE / DOQ

This recruitment is open continuous until filled. This recruitment may close or be extended at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately!

The City of South Pasadena is seeking a seasoned and innovative Risk Manager to lead the City's comprehensive risk management, insurance, and safety programs. This is a key leadership role that will guide citywide efforts to reduce exposure, strengthen compliance, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Risk Manager, under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager, will have the opportunity to modernize the City's insurance administration, workers' compensation, and claims management processes while collaborating across departments to proactively manage risk and support operational resilience.

Under general direction from the City Manager, or their designee, the Risk Manager leads, directs, and oversees all aspects of the City's risk management programs; performs complex studies, leads policy development, and collaborates across city departments to advance the City's risk management objectives.

The Risk Manager is a senior-level management position responsible for leading, directing, and overseeing the City's risk management program to ensure the protection of City assets, employees, and the public by proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks. The Risk Manager develops and implements comprehensive strategies for liability, workers' compensation, property, and safety programs, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Risk Manager serves as the City's principal authority on risk matters and provides strategic guidance to the City Manager, department directors, and the City Council, and plays a critical role in fostering a culture of safety and loss prevention across all City operations.

Examples of duties include planning, directing, and administering the City's comprehensive risk management program, serving as the City's primary liaison to insurance carriers, claims administrators, and regulatory agencies, overseeing claims management functions, developing and implementing risk management policies, conducting regular risk assessments and audits, administering and negotiating the City's insurance coverage, monitoring changes in legislation, overseeing the City's workplace safety program, directing and supervising staff, consultants, and contractors, and managing the department budget.

Minimum qualifications include five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance administration, or a closely related field, and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Risk Management, Public Policy, Finance, Business, or related field. Desired qualifications include a Master's degree or professional certifications. Working conditions include a standard office environment with potential exposure to dangerous machinery and physical harm, ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair opportunities to all applicants, including those with a criminal history. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.