Director of Risk

Do you have innate problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to self-manage and an intellectual curiosity always leading you to continue to learn and advance? Do you want to take those skills and passions and apply them to a world-class organization?

Then apply today to our Finance Team at Ashley Furniture – the World’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer!

Our large in-house finance team strives daily to take our multi-billion-dollar business to the next level!

Director Of Risk

What Will You Do?

Director of Risk will be directing the strategy of the corporate risk and insurance program and developing it based on growth of the company. This position will determine the best program structure for lines of coverage related to auto liability, general liability, workers’ compensation, commercial property, stock throughput and cyber through a combination of retention, commercial insurance, captives, and other strategies developed in partnership with internal stakeholders and brokers.

• Strategy and Planning: Research, evaluate and develop strategy regarding current trends in risk management and loss control unilizing the most recent and industry recognized standards/best practices. Identify and analyze potential risk factors and impact of exposures when both current business and potential new business and make appropriate recommendations to mitigate risk.
• Insurance Program Management: Manage the property and casualty insurance programs, conduct cost/benefit analysis of program alternatives, and evaluate adequacy of limits and appropriate of retentions. Oversight of the annual property and casualty renual process by working with brokers and internal clients to ensure accurate and updated exposures are provided the markets.
• Claims Management: Oversight of insurance claims management process. Partner with third party administrator, insurers, legal and internal claims team on claim matters and establish and sustain formalized claims service standards.
• Communication: Provide consultation and technical advice on insurance and risk management issues to corporate and business unit management. Prepare departmental reports to management.
• Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring, and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions
  
  

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Law, Business, or equivalent experience, Required
• 5 years of experience in risk management or insurance, Required
• 3 years’ experience building, leading, mentoring, training, and developing teams, Preferred
• Risk Management Designation Preferred (ARM, CPCU, Preferred)
• Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS)
• Strong attention to detail
• Business Continuity
• Casualty claims
• Risk Management principles
• Multiple-line insurance policies
• Property Insurance values and placement
• Thorough documentation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Documents Management System
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee, vendor, consumer issues or inquiries
  
  

Who Are We?

• We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• We are a multi-billion-dollar company and the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world and offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments at over 20,000 storefronts in 123 countries.
• Growth-Focused is one of our core values, and we are dedicated to helping you grow with us through training, mentoring, and coaching as well as investing in the latest design tools, production equipment and new technologies.
• Environmental efforts are a priority as we continually seek to recycle, reuse, and replenish every day.
• Millions of dollars are contributed annually to local and national charities as we seek to improve the lives of people around the world.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals only.