Director of Risk & Safety Management

The client, a $200M+ food salvage non-profit, is seeking a Director of Risk & Safety Management to own all aspects of EHS, commercial insurance, and business continuity. This position will report to the CFOO and manage a Risk Analyst. This is 3 days in office in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization-wide ERM program by identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, maintaining the enterprise risk register, and delivering strategic risk reports to executive leadership and governance committees.


• Direct the commercial insurance program—including property, casualty, liability, and cyber—by managing broker relationships, leading annual renewals, optimizing budgets, and overseeing complex claims from investigation through resolution.


• Develop and continuously improve organization-wide safety policies and training initiatives, identify workplace hazards, and lead internal incident reviews to reduce claim frequency and severity.


• Create, maintain, and test business continuity and emergency response plans to ensure organizational preparedness for severe weather, cyber events, and operational disruptions while leading post-incident reviews.


• Collaborate with legal counsel and business leaders to review contracts, leases, and vendor agreements, ensuring appropriate insurance requirements, indemnification, and liability limits are securely in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with professional certification(s) such as ARM, CPRM, CRM, CSP, or similar


• Minimum of 10 years of experience within enterprise risk management, insurance, safety, continuity, or related


• Experience managing commercial insurance programs, claims administration, safety initiatives, and organizational risk assessments


• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex risks and develop practical mitigation strategies


• Strong leadership skills with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Great Medical, Dental, and Vision Package


• Strong PTO package


• 403B matching


• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)


• Communal office perks


• Commuter benefits