Senior Director of Risk

The Senior Director serves as a trusted advisor to business unit leadership, partnering closely to enable informed decision-making and drive operational success. This role emphasizes building strong, collaborative relationships across the organization to embed risk awareness into day-to-day business activities while ensuring risk management practices are practical, value-driven, and aligned with business priorities. The Senior Director provides leadership to multiple risk management functions and works cross-functionally to ensure risk strategies effectively support growth and performance.

• ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and execute comprehensive enterprise risk management strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Lead and mentor a team of risk management professionals across multiple disciplines including Contractor controlled insurance programs and risk business partners.
• Establish risk governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent risk assessment and treatment across the organization
• Oversee the identification, quantification, and prioritization of strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders by providing risk insights, guidance, and practical solutions that support operational and strategic decision-making
• Partner closely with business units to proactively identify risks and opportunities, ensuring risk management practices enable—not hinder—business performance
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across business units to foster a culture of risk awareness and shared accountability
• Embed risk management professionals within or alongside business units to enhance alignment, responsiveness, and value delivery
• Collaborate with internal audit, legal, finance, and operations teams to integrate risk management into business processes
• Facilitate cross-functional engagement to ensure risk considerations are incorporated into planning, project execution, and performance management
• Present risk assessments, emerging risk trends, and mitigation recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Lead the annual risk assessment process and strategic risk planning sessions
• Act as a liaison between risk management and business leadership to ensure clear communication, alignment of priorities, and effective escalation of key risks
• Promote a customer-focused mindset within the risk function, ensuring services are tailored to meet the evolving needs of business units
• Primarily office-based role with hybrid/remote flexibility; occasional travel up to 25% for site visits, industry events, and stakeholder meetings
• Standard business hours with flexibility to support extended hours during audits, risk events, and key strategic initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

• EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field required
• Master's degree (MBA, MS in Risk Management) strongly preferred
• Professional certifications such as ARM (Associate in Risk Management), CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), FRM (Financial Risk Manager), or CRM (Certified Risk Manager) highly desirable
• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing risk management teams
• Experience in energy, commodity, or related industries strongly preferred
• Background in insurance program design, claims management, and regulatory compliance
• Strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to align risk management with organizational objectives
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making approach
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with ability to translate complex risk concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization
• Ability to act as a strategic partner to business units, balancing risk mitigation with business enablement
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering practical, solutions-oriented risk support to internal stakeholders
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness to navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, quantitative analysis methods, and risk management information systems
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards