Director, Risk Management

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Risk Management in United States.

This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide risk, safety, and loss prevention strategies across a large and diverse portfolio of venues and live event operations. The Director, Risk Management will play a key role in strengthening operational safety, reducing organizational risk exposure, and enhancing compliance across multiple regulatory environments. This position operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating high-level risk objectives into actionable programs across multi-site operations. You will lead and develop a team of loss prevention professionals while collaborating closely with legal, HR, operations, and external partners. The role requires a strong ability to analyze complex risk data, influence stakeholders at all levels, and drive a proactive safety culture. It is well-suited for a hands-on leader experienced in high-volume, fast-paced, and customer-facing environments.

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of enterprise risk, safety, and loss prevention programs across multiple venues and operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a multi-site team of Loss Prevention Managers, ensuring consistent performance standards and accountability.
• Oversee risk transfer mechanisms, including contractual indemnity, insurance requirements, and vendor agreements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on safety, occupational health, and loss prevention strategies.
• Design and implement safety programs aimed at reducing incident frequency and severity.
• Analyze loss trends and incident data to develop proactive mitigation strategies and improve risk outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Support internal audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives to ensure operational compliance.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships supporting claims, safety, and risk management initiatives.
• Oversee risk management systems and ensure accurate reporting of claims, incidents, and exposure data.
• Develop and deliver training programs and communications to strengthen organizational safety culture.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in risk management, safety, or loss prevention roles.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site or distributed teams.
• Strong background in high-volume environments such as sports, entertainment, hospitality, or large venue operations (preferred).
• Proven expertise in occupational health and safety regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of insurance principles, risk transfer, and claims management processes.
• Experience working with RMIS platforms (e.g., Origami).
• Demonstrated ability to review and advise on contractual indemnity and insurance provisions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities in fast-paced environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and generous time-off policies
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Remote work flexibility with travel to venues as needed
• Opportunity to lead risk strategy across a large-scale global operations network
• Exposure to high-profile live events and venue operations
• Collaborative and values-driven workplace culture.