Director Risk & Claims Management - Austin

Director Risk and Claims Management – Austin, Texas Company Profile: Diakon Logistics provides white-glove, last-mile delivery solutions for the most reputable furniture and appliance retailers in the country.
Come join our growing company.
Risk and Claims Management: In this position, the ideal candidate would provide safety and risk management support to the Company’s operations.
This candidate should have excellent leadership skills, experience managing a team and the ability to mentor and motivate their team.
Job Description: * Overseeing all facets of the daily operations of the safety and risk management area, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and the Company’s policies and procedures.
* Identify and analyze the potential impact of exposures faced by the Company and address the financial impact of these exposures.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive and efficient claims reporting SOP.
* Manage the claims administration function for all lines of insurance, including general liability, vehicle, and property.
* Develop and implement company-wide safety programs to educate and reduce the number of yearly claims.
* Develop and conduct company-wide safety and compliance audits, as appropriate.
* Work in partnership with Senior Management to evaluate the reduce enterprise risk and lower the overall cost of insurance.
* Identify and leverage individual strengths within the team to maximize overall performance.
* Set clear expectations and goals for the team, and monitor progress towards achieving them.
Skills/Requirements: *Qualified candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Risk Management.
*Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in progressively responsible risk management roles involving policy, administration and claims management.
*Ability to travel nationwide is required – open to travel 25%.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills is essential.
*Support initiatives for continuous improvement and process optimization within their team.
*Preferred certifications: Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $100,000 - $120,000/annually DOE Diakon Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, to include health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation and holidays.