Risk Manager

About the A's:

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as one of the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:

The Athletics are currently seeking a dynamic Risk Manager. This position will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer. The Risk Manager will be tasked with ensuring that the organization is well positioned to withstand any potential future risks. This role will be responsible for developing and overseeing policies and procedures, claims management, document control, health and safety, worker’s compensation, and communication and training for all programs/initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a risk management strategy that is aligned with the organization's philosophy and is in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and execute standards, processes, programs and best practices related to risk management.
• Collaborate closely with People Operations on workers’ compensation claims, including coordination on reporting, case management, and return-to-work processes. 
• Facilitate regular claims review with internal and external counsel.
• Manage insurance procurement for non-league program policies.
• Streamline claims resolution to decrease average length of open claims.
• Proactively coordinate and prepare insurance renewal submissions, exposure data, loss runs and underwriting presentations.
• Provide necessary consultation to key stakeholders regarding risks and mitigation/prevention strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for insurance carriers, brokers, insurance-appointed counsel, internal stakeholders, and third party claimants.
• Maintain compliance with risk management policies including partnering with 3rd party vendors for support.
• Evaluate, recommend, and administer insurance programs, including but not limited to Property, Casualty, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Directors & Officers, Cyber, and event-related coverages. 
• Continuously monitor and assess safety concerns and policies at all Athletics facilities.
• Review insurance provisions in contracts and evaluate Certificates of Insurance for compliance and risk transfer adequacy.
• Effectively partner with the Finance team to prepare and manage the annual risk management budget as well as estimated liabilities for annual financial budgeting.
• Coordinate loss control, risk mitigation, and carrier site visits across facilities and operations.
• Manage the full lifecycle of claims and litigation, including intake, investigation, carrier reporting, coordination with insurance-appointed defense counsel, settlement negotiations, mediations, hearings, and post-resolution activities.
• Provide timely and accurate notice of claims and potential claims to carriers and track compliance with policy requirements.
• Partner closely with Stadium Operations regarding incident reporting, claims, and losses arising from events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 7–10 years of Risk Management experience in a large venue, live entertainment or other similarly complex environment
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.) and Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Google Hangout, Google Docs, Etc.)
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to develop and implement programs from start to finish
• Knowledgeable of federal and state laws pertaining to risk management
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Risk Manager and/or Associate in Risk Management preferred
• Extensive safety, loss prevention, and claims training experience preferred

The A’s Social Impact & Belonging Statement:

Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.