Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Director of Risk Management
Location : Lake Nona, Orlando, FL (On-Site)
Company : Tavistock US
Reports To : General Counsel
About Tavistock
Tavistock is a diversified holding company with investments across real estate, hospitality, life sciences, technology, sports, and more. Headquartered in Lake Nona—an innovative, master-planned community in Orlando—Tavistock is known for shaping high-impact destinations, scaling transformative businesses, and fostering lasting community impact. We bring together visionary thinking with operational excellence to create places and experiences that elevate how people live, work, and connect.
The Opportunity
The Director of Risk Management will lead the development and execution of the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy. This leader will identify and evaluate potential risks across our diverse portfolio—spanning commercial real estate, restaurants, property management, and development—and ensure the policies, controls, insurance programs, and risk culture align to support business growth and resilience.
This is a highly collaborative, strategic role with meaningful organizational visibility, cross-functional leadership, and influence on long-term business planning.
This role requires an in-office presence in Lake Nona, Orlando.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and scenario planning to support long-term business resilience
- Analyze data, strategize, advise and stay informed about market trends and industry regulations to identify potential risks and provide actionable recommendations on how we can lower our risk and insurance costs
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive ERM strategy tailored to real estate and asset management operations
- Manage all aspects of property insurance, liability coverage and workers compensation programs
- Establish and maintain clear policies and procedures related to risk management ensuring that they are current, communicated, trained and tested
- Regularly monitor risk levels, tracking key performance indicators and reporting on risk management activities to relevant stakeholders
- Provide training and foster a culture of risk awareness
- Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to risk management
- Manage relationships with multiple insurance brokers, carriers, underwriters, agents
- Proactively manage various insurance policy renewals, gather relevant data, complete applications, review proposals, recommend coverage and communicate with everyone involved in the process
- Manage insurance policy audits
- Manage and participate in property inspections
- Review insurance provisions in contracts with third parties, ensure compliance consistent with Tavistock’s risk management strategy, policy and procedure
- Lead safety initiatives and participate in committee meetings
- Respond to requests for verification of insurance
- Collect, verify and maintain current certificates of insurance for third parties
- Monitor and manage insurance claims
- Participate in professional development, networking conferences and events
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned
Requirements :
Required Skills / Abilities :
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex risk data into actionable insightsThorough understanding of risk assessment methodologies, risk mitigation techniques, and regulatory requirementsProficiency in using risk management toolsProficiency in data analysis and reportingExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English required, Spanish a plusExcellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareEducation and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Finance, Law or related field required5 years’ experience in risk managementCommercial real estate development and restaurant industries experience preferredPhysical Requirements :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times