Risk Manager

Risk Manager

The Risk Manager at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive will develop and administer organization-wide risk management programs while continuously evaluating potential risks and exposure for a group of 87 automotive dealerships with an average annual revenue of $13B. This role will office out of the Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Headquarters in Irving, TX and report to the Director of Risk Management.

Benefits:

• Paid training and development
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for achieving strategic objectives, ensuring effective risk management and loss prevention for the company and leading and/or directing key risk stakeholders.
• Identify, measure, and manage insurable risks, developing reports and plans, and analyzing risk/insurance problems and defining and/or overseeing the implementation of the risk solutions that help optimize operations.
• Provide risk management consulting to assure compliance with all applicable state and federal safety related laws and regulations including OSHA related matters.
• Oversee the management of the risk assessment program for general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation in coordination with outside third-party loss control personnel.
• Involved in the organization's insurance program design, marketing, procurement, and premium allocation. Manage all claims and litigation matters including mediation, involving workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, property damage and personal injury.
• Oversee the management of TPA/Insurance companies to accurately set reserves for know exposure. Perform claim audits with TPA/Insurer to validate reserving practices.
• Participate in strategic decision making of the company's self-insured group healthcare program comprising of 5,000 plus participants with annual premiums exceeding $40M.
• Prepare monthly risk management training reports to ensure completion of all required training by position. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations):

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an American Bar Association accredited law school is preferred.
• The following combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Legal, Safety, Engineering, Finance, or another related field with a Masters of Legal Studies (MLS) in Risk Management.
• Current Texas Bar License or the ability become licensed in Texas within one (1) year preferred
• Masters of Legal Studies (MLS) in Risk Management

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Ability):

• Experience researching legal issues, drafting and reviewing policy/legal documents. Ability to manage outside legal counsel
• Effective interpersonal skills - ability and desire to communicate and work patiently, respectfully, and persistently with governmental agencies, franchisors, and other third parties.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage numerous simultaneous priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Capable of efficiently balancing the differing requirements of multiple agencies and business partners. Flexibility and good judgment - easily adjust priorities and workflow based on needs.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a team members. Excellent communication skills, including professional writing ability.

*All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen

EEOC Statement: Berkshire Hathaway Automotive is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.