Director, Risk Management

Our Company

Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife. For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement. Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

This position will be primarily responsible for identifying, evaluating, and monitoring the company’s enterprise risks across various risk categories. The role will help ensure that the company inventories, documents, and assesses enterprise risk on an ongoing basis, and will develop tools to monitor, analyze, and report on financial, operational, and information security risks across all affiliates. In addition, the position will focus on privacy risk and help ensure that the Company takes appropriate steps to comply with applicable privacy regulations and/or ensure the company’s affiliates have proper privacy protections in place. The associate will also be responsible for developing appropriate risk management policies and procedures that describe important risk management standards, including risk appetite and risk assessment frameworks.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement meaningful risk management strategy to ensure the company identifies, assesses, and mitigates enterprise risk.
• Work with business unit leaders to identify, document, and monitor risks related to their specific business units.
• Develop an Enterprise Risk Management architecture and framework for the company, so senior management can understand the risks inherent in the operation.
• Develop policies and procedures that govern the company’s risk management program, including policies related to a risk assessment framework, issue management, and risk appetite.
• Perform periodic reviews and assessments to facilitate regular risk assessments and develop reports to communicate results to senior management.
• Establish key risk indicators and corresponding thresholds to help monitor acceptable levels of risk.
• Serve as resource for risk management-related issues.
• Participate in vendor and carrier risk oversight activity.
• Develop and deliver risk management training to promote a risk‑aware culture.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years relevant experience.
• Background in the insurance and/or securities industry with risk, compliance, or internal audit experience, preferred.
• Skilled in using computer applications, including MS Office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to communicate well to both senior management and sales professionals.
• Analytical skills to work through issues related to the retail and wholesale sale of insurance and securities products.
• Ability to build business partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately to ensure we focus our resources on the highest‑risk matters.
• Knowledge of data analytics and management reporting and ability to explain complex concepts through quantitative and qualitative reports.

Salary

Salary: $150,000 (offers will vary, commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training).

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement savings
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay Transparency Statement

We are committed to pay transparency and equity, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market factors. Where required by law, the pay range for this position will be disclosed in the job posting or provided upon request. Additional compensation information, such as benefits, bonuses, and commissions, will be provided as required by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, as protected under applicable law. Pay ranges are available upon request.

Background Screening Statement

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history check, and other job‑related inquiries, as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results, applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.