Director Risk Management

Storage Asset Management is a property management and consulting company that specializes in self-storage. With over 70 years of executive industry experience, SAM employs an incredible team of employees on every level. Voted Best Places to work in PA 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025!

Storage Asset Management is proud to have over 900 employees at the store, regional and corporate office level.

Benefits of Joining SAM:

- A dynamic company with an award-winning culture

- A clear path for advancement within our thriving company

- Competitive pay with bonus potential

- Paid holidays 

- Paid time Off

- Paid maternity and paternity leave

- Comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) plan

- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance

- Flexible Scheduling

- Tuition re-imbursement

- Dental Insurance

- Health Insurance

- Vision Insurance

Summary:The Director of Risk Management oversees SAM's risk mitigation strategies, insurance portfolio, and claims processes. They identify, analyze, and manage insurable hazards, negotiate with brokers for cost-effective coverage (property, liability, cyber, etc.), and ensure compliance to protect assets and operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will lead the Company’s efforts to develop, implement, and oversee the organization’s insurance program including but not limited to property, general liability, crime, cyber, flood, auto, casualty, product liability, and professional coverages.

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate policies and limits, negotiating terms, premiums, and renewals with brokers and carriers to ensure effective and cost-effective coverage.
• Reviews and assesses risk management policies and protocols; recommends and implements solutions such as insurance, safety and security policies, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers, underwriters, consultants, and other external partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze business operations, projects, and contracts to ensure adequate risk transfer and insurance requirements are met.
• Oversee claims management process, including reporting, investigating, documenting and resolving claims related to property, auto, transportation, employee, product, and general liability, working closely with legal counsel as needed for litigation support.
• Conduct risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends, to identify financial, safety or security risks that SAM may face.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the risk management team and oversee the activities of the Risk/Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Oversee administration and management of our customer protection plan, brokers, third party administrators, and other vendors and insurance carriers
• Establishes and manages company requirements for contracts and vendors and develops a system to maintain compliance with such requirements
• Work with other departments to implement action plans and training.
• Drafts and presents risk reports and proposals to executive leadership team.
• In office scheduling requirements are determined by your supervisor and are subject to change at any time.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:  Minimum of 5-7 years previous risk management experience with a bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance or related field required.  Previous experience in Storage Facility management a plus.

• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification preferred.
• Experience working with insurance policies.
• Appropriately maintain confidential information. 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, project and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office

Language Skills:  Must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

Work Hours:  In a typical week, this position requires a minimum of 40 hours with regular and predictable attendance.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Work Environment:  This work is usually performed indoors in an office environment with normal noise levels and no exposure to hazardous conditions. Employees in this position are required to reside in a state where SAM is registered to conduct business.

Physical Demands: for the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical requirements are part of the performance of this job’s duties:

SAM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.