Risk Management Operations Analyst

Risk Management Operations Analyst

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Risk Management Operations Analyst provides support to Department Stakeholders, partners, and Workers' Compensation Claims Analysts, as well as high-level logistical and technical assistance to the Claim Manager and Director. This position is responsible for strategic operational support in the areas of claims litigation management, policy administration, departmental finance and accounting, regulatory compliance, and contract administration

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides technical assistance to Workers' Compensation Analysts including claim reporting and documentation, correspondence, claim file maintenance and recordkeeping assistance
• Supports litigated claim functions, including end-to-end processing of Discovery requests, coordinating communication with outside counsel, claim manager, and TPA
• Ensures all legal filings and "tickler" deadlines are met with precision
• Supports the Director in the administration of the insurance portfolios, including data aggregation for renewals, certificate of insurance (COI) audits, and policy recordkeeping.
• Performs various department accounting functions ranging from processing and payment of invoices, assisting in preparation of departmental budgets and audit schedules, and coordinating departmental communication to internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Develops and refines administrative workflows to increase the efficiency of the claims unit and ensure adherence to best practices in risk management
• Point of contact for internal departments and external legal partners, handling sensitive and privileged information with absolute discretion
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Experience with Legal or Insurance related Certification(s) strongly preferred
• 3+ years of Cumulative experience and proven background in Claim Operations (TPA, Broker, or Corporate Risk Management experience) with a deep understanding of claim-related legal procedures and strong knowledge of Insurance and Risk Management functions such as Policy Procurement and Administration, Insurance Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, and Data Analysis
• Proficiency in legal terminology, court filing procedures, and the litigation process
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and prioritize competing deadlines without direct supervision
• Ability to aggregate claim and insurance related financial data for the Claims Manager and Director using excel spreadsheet and databases
• Solid Accounting and Budgeting experience for reconciling insurance and provider billing and payment, preparation of budgets and forecasts, and adhering to corporate accounting and SOX controls
• Proven background and high level of proficiency in data analysis, spreadsheet management, and database tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly motivated multitasker capable of managing high-level litigation, accounting, and logistical support working independently in high volume, fast paced office with multiple competing deadlines and priorities

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment - None - Occasionally = up to 20% - Frequently = 21% to 50% - Constantly = at least 51%

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold

Exposed to bio hazardous conditions

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations

Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

Travels to offsite locations

Other (please describe):

Physical Demands - None - Occasionally = up to 20% - Frequently = 21% to 50% - Constantly = at least 51%

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

Walk : Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.

Use hands to finger, handle or feel : Operates a computer and other office machinery.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl : Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.

Climb or balance : Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.

Talk, hear, taste, smell : Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

Weight and Force Demands - None - Occasionally = up to 20% - Frequently = 21% to 50% - Constantly = at least 51%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Vision Demands - Required

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus