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Director of Insurance and Risk

Sheppard Pratt CareersTowson, Maryland

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Job Description

General Summary:

  • Under the general guidance of General Counsel, the Director of Insurance and Risk plays a key role  in planning and executing Sheppard Pratt’s insurance and risk management strategy.
  • The Director of Insurance and Risk utilizes in-depth knowledge of insurance and risk management disciplines and applies analytical thinking to support program executive, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence.
  • The role collaborates across functions to ensure functional continuity, financial accuracy, and operational excellence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management or similar field required. Master’s degree (e.g., MSRI) preferred.  
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate insurance and risk management, preferred experience in health care industry 
  • Extensive knowledge of business insurance function and best practice department processes.  
  • Risk Management certification is preferred.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 
  • Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail 
  • Confidence with presenting data and advising leadership on data driven recommendations 
  • High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance 
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally 
  • Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills. 
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. 
  • Experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders  
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner 
  • Strategic thought partnership and consultancy skills. 

Benefits:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
  • 403b retirement match
  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

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