Head of Risk Management

Risk Manager PositionThe City of Santa Barbara Finance Department is seeking a dynamic and strategic Risk Manager. Under administrative direction and reporting to the Finance Director, this position provides expert guidance on all risk management and insurance programs, manages and administers the City's risk management programs, including Workers' Compensation, general liability, and property and casualty insurance claims.administering employee workplace safety and training programs, wellness, and training initiatives; The Risk Manager also oversees operational and claims budgets for Workers' Compensation and general liability programs, serves as a liaison with third-party administrators, legal counsel, City management, and other stakeholders in claims adjudication, and performs related duties as assigned.The Risk Management team consists of five full-time positions, including the Risk Manager who supervises two Risk Analyst II positions and two Risk Analyst I positions. This industry professional will serve as a key member of Santa Barbara's leadership team, partnering with staff in other departments to limit risk exposure and ensure the safety of City employees and community members. The Risk Manager should have an adaptive and flexible management style able to work with diverse stakeholders with varying levels of knowledge and effectively multi-task to address competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.The Risk Manager serves as a voting member of the Joint Powers Authority for California Cities Excess Liability (ACCEL). The Board and its committees are responsible for deciding the risks the Authority will underwrite, monitoring the costs of large claims, and arranging financial programs.Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule: This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Salary Information: The current salary range for the Risk Manager classification is $144,161.94 - $175,229.86 annually. Distinguishing CharacteristicsThe Risk Manager is a division management level classification, having broad responsibility for a diverse range of claims, safety, and insurance management functions. This position is distinguished from the Budget Manager and General Services Manager positions by its greater breadth of responsibility for risk management and safety administration functions, knowledge of statutory and claims management requirements, and third-party administrative functions. The Risk Manager has lesser responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the department than the Assistant Finance Director and Controller.