Assistant Risk Manager

Join Aurora, a leading company in the autonomous vehicle industry, as an Assistant Risk Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and tactical execution of the company's corporate insurance programs. You will lead the policy renewal process, manage complex claims portfolios, and leverage advanced quantitative models to optimize risk financing strategies. Additionally, you will conduct regular enterprise-wide operational audits, direct the investigation and management of high-exposure insurance claims, and develop and maintain the corporate Risk Management Manual. You will collaborate with executive leadership across various departments and pioneer the use of AI-driven tools for risk management.

• Lead the comprehensive life cycle of corporate insurance placements, including strategy development, broker management, and premium negotiation.
• Oversee the development and validation of sophisticated risk models, including exposure analysis, catastrophe modeling, and loss data statistics.
• Direct the investigation and management of high-exposure insurance claims, acting as the primary advocate for the company in negotiations with brokers and carriers.
• Advanced mastery of insurance principles, complex policy language, and alternative risk financing structures (e.g., captives or large deductible programs)
• Strong track record of successfully negotiating with major global insurers and communicating high-level risk concepts to executive stakeholders
• Expert proficiency in Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and advanced data visualization tools. Demonstrable ability to create and interpret complex financial models
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management, insurance brokerage, or underwriting
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related quantitative field
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, or AI-powered analytical platforms
• Professional designations such as CRM (Certified Risk Manager), ARM (Associate in Risk Management), or CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter)
• Prior experience in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV), technology, or logistics/trucking sectors is highly preferred