Senior Compliance & Risk Management Specialist

Company: Wounded Warrior Project
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.But if you're the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation's wounded warriors and their families, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environmentA mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Senior Compliance & Risk Management Specialist supports the Legal Department by managing liability insurance, incident reporting, risk management, business continuity, compliance, records management, and duties including communications.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage WWP's liability insurance portfolio including broker management and negotiating insurance policies that ensure comprehensive, favorable, and cost-effective coverage.
  • Manage liability insurance claims.
  • Respond to insurance policy coverage inquiries, proof of coverage requests, and response to annual audits.
  • Manage WWP's incident reporting and litigation management processes. Coordinate with teammates, internal and external counsel, accounting, insurance brokers, claims adjusters, and other reporting agencies.
  • Helps oversee WWP's risk management practices including preparing draft policies and procedures related to risk management and assisting with the organization's compliance, business continuity, and enterprise risk management efforts.
  • Consult with WWP attorneys or outside counsel to obtain legal opinions and advice.
  • Coordinate the intake process for compliance and risk management support requests. Coordinate timely response with appropriate parties and serve as a liaison among attorneys, WWP teammates, and other third parties to effectively respond to requests.
  • Conduct legal and industry standard research on liability insurance, compliance issues, and other legal questions. Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations impacting WWP. Summarize findings into actionable summaries.
  • Assist with records management program.
  • Help ensure confidentiality of company data and information.
  • Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
    • Demonstrated working understanding of liability insurance plans including workers' compensation.
    • Demonstrated working understanding of risk management practices.
    • Strong written communication skills.
    • Excellent editing and proofreading skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Demonstrated analytical ability, and ability to utilize critical thinking skills. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
    • Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality deliverables while coordinating multiple projects.
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills. Team player, with ability to respond with flexibility and understanding.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and maturity. Demonstrated emotional intelligence.
    • Resourceful, well organized, dependable, and efficient. Strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
    • Demonstrated legal research expertise using electronic resources, e.g., Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
    • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning to improve competencies in writing contracts and in legal compliance to support the organization.
    • High energy level, self-starter, and willing to take initiative.
    • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
    • Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.EXPERIENCERequirements
      • Five years of experience working in any combination of roles in risk management, compliance, law firm or corporate legal department.Preferences
        • Five years of legal experience working with liability insurance and risk management.
        • Two years of compliance experience.EDUCATIONRequirements
          • Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.Preferences
            • Completion of paralegal studies program.CREDENTIALS/LICENSURESRequirements
              • None .Preferences
                • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
                • Associate in Risk Management (ARM).WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
                  • General office environment, temperature controlled.
                  • Up to 5% travel.*ca-djWounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please note:Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means."

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