Risk Manager

Description

• Manage and oversee all aspects of claims administration, including general liability, auto liability, property, and litigation matters.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and claims involving MATA operations, including on-site investigations for serious or complex incidents.
• Coordinate with internal departments, third-party administrators, insurers, defense counsel, and external vendors.
• Evaluate liability exposure, establish and adjust claim reserves, and recommend settlement strategies within delegated authority.
• Maintain comprehensive records of claims activity, payments, settlements, legal expenses, and recoveries.
• Monitor trends in claims, incidents, and losses; develop data-driven risk mitigation and loss prevention strategies.
• Support subrogation efforts and recovery actions against responsible third parties.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials as required.
• Collaborate with Safety, Security, Operations, and Maintenance departments to reduce risk exposure and improve incident prevention.
• Provide training and guidance to supervisors and employees on incident reporting, documentation, and risk awareness.
• Prepare reports and analyses for executive leadership related to claims exposure, loss trends, and risk controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to risk management and insurance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, or claims administration.
• Strong knowledge of liability insurance, claims handling, litigation processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex, high-exposure matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and claims management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to respond to incident scenes as required.