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Vice President of Risk Management, Affordable Housing

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Position: Vice President of Risk Management, Affordable Housing

Location: Remote Hybrid - New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida

Travel: Business Travel Required

About Conifer: Conifer, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and workforce housing. With over 50 years of experience, nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities, and a dedicated team of over 500 professionals, Conifer is committed to growth, innovation, and excellence in affordable housing development.

Overview: The Vice President of Risk Management will develop and lead enterprise-wide risk strategies tailored to the affordable housing industry, focusing on property management safety, regulatory compliance (including LHITC, Section 8, HUD), and effective claim management.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the Risk Management Department, including insurance, claims, loss prevention, and contract review.
2. Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on risk issues.
3. Participate in leadership committees addressing risk management.
4. Manage the risk management budget and develop management tools and reports.
5. Communicate risk policies and procedures effectively, including via a dedicated website.
6. Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
7. Oversee environmental programs, hazard identification, and risk reporting.
8. Develop risk-financing strategies, including insurance procurement and captive management.
9. Manage claims processes and participate in insurance litigation strategies.
10. Coordinate with departments to implement corrective actions.
11. Review and improve risk management information systems.
12. Lead enterprise risk management initiatives across the company.
13. Manage risk management staff, including hiring and performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience in affordable housing risk management, including insurance policy administration.
• Deep knowledge of risk management principles: loss control, safety, workers compensation, asset protection.
• Expertise in Captive Insurance, underwriting, and claims management.
• Strong research, data analysis, and reporting skills.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, ERM, or related field; ARM certification preferred.

Compensation: $175,000 - $185,000 plus benefits, including health insurance, 401K, PTO, and more.

Apply via our website. Conifer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.