RISK MANAGER

The Risk Manager (Director of Risk Management) is an influential executive leader responsible for driving organization-wide risk management strategies, objectives, and goals to achieve the overall vision and mission of La Crosse County. The role reports directly to the County Administrator and maintains a strongly aligned partnership with Corporation Counsel, Finance Director, and the Human Resources Director. The role leads a scope of work including, but not limited to insurance, claims processing, safety, worker’s compensation, contracts and contract disputes, fraud, risk assessment, planning, and auditing risk practices, risk policy and process development. The role is fiscally responsible and accountable to develop and manage the risk management budget.

Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions

Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints

Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives

Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes

Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results

Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring

Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth

Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential

Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team

Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals

Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives

Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully

Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives

Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment

Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others

Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization

Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking

Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders

Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community

Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes

Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization

Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations

Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks

Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others

Effectively lead and manage risk to strategically prevent and minimize adverse effects of losses due to injuries, property damage, insurance claims, and contractual disputes by identifying / analyzing risks, and implementing result-driven loss control methods and risk transference principles across the county.

Lead and manage risk associated with insurance, safety, worker’s compensation, contracts, open records, fraud, catastrophic events, and breaches.

Direct the safety program and administer the worker’s compensation program.

Collaborate with various department leaders and teams to integrate risk management practices. Provide risk management training and education to all employees.

Develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans.

Conduct effective audits and prepare risk reports with recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.