At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk management strategies and engage with regulators in the insurance industry.
- Company: Prominent non-profit association in the life and health insurance sector.
- Benefits: Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those who thrive in collaborative settings and value diverse perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in advancing industry interests and shaping risk-related policies.
- Qualifications: Strong background in risk leadership within insurance or financial services.
The predicted salary is between 157500 - 192500 $ per year.
About the Company
Prominent association representing the life & health insurance industry.
Industry: Insurance
Type: Non Profit
Founded: 1894
Employees: 51-200
Specialties: membership, advocacy, reputation management, regulatory affairs, life insurance, health insurance, and annuities.
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Risk to play a pivotal role in advancing the life and health insurance industry's interests on risk-related matters. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and highly credible risk leader with a strong background in the life and health insurance sector or a related financial services or regulatory environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and execution of strategies for enterprise risk management, operational risk, emerging risks, and regulatory developments.
- Serving as a primary point of contact for risk-related engagement with regulators and industry partners.
- Providing leadership to key committees and working groups that shape industry positions and responses.
The role demands a leader with strong technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to foster alignment across a diverse membership. The ideal candidate will have a consultative, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented leadership style, and will be adept at building consensus, navigating competing interests, and influencing outcomes.
Emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is the ability to operate in a highly collaborative environment and balance diverse member perspectives to advance common objectives. The AVP will be expected to have a proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, be comfortable operating in ambiguity, and demonstrate a commitment to accountability, transparency, and respect for differing viewpoints.
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex issues into clear advice and practical action are also key attributes for this role.
Hiring Manager Title: Vice President, Risk and Chief Actuary
Functions: Finance, Strategy
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