Manager, Risk Management

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required

7+ years of relevant experience in risk management or a closely related finance discipline

3+ years of experience managing people or leading cross-functional initiatives

Experience managing insurance programs and claims management processes

Experience leading ERM programs

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Inclusion and belonging

We are looking for a Manager, Risk Management to join our growing team! In this role, you will oversee the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) and insurance programs, leading the development and execution of Brightspeed’s strategy to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate risks across the organization, including its risk financing strategies and claims management processes. Reporting to the Vice President of Litigation, Labor & Employment, you will partner with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure risk management and insurance practices align with the company’s strategic and financial objectives and to ensure the company is adequately protected against property, liability, operational, and other risks.

As Manager, Risk Management, your duties and responsibilities will include:

Lead the planning, design, communication, and delivery of the company’s overall risk management strategy, including insurance portfolio management and risk retention strategies

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop, implement, and manage the company’s ERM strategies, to ensure identification, assessment, and effective mitigation of key financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks

Monitor emerging risks associated with business growth, evolving operational activities and regulatory developments to ensure risk management and insurance strategies remain aligned with business needs, organizational objectives and risk tolerance

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to evaluate insurance needs, recommend appropriate coverage levels, optimize coverage, and control costs

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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