Director of Risk Management

Schochet is looking for an experienced Director of Risk Management to lead our company-wide risk management program and help protect nearly 6000 apartments 125000 square feet of commercial space and the people and communities we serve throughout New England.

For more than 50 years Schochet has been a recognized leader in multifamily development and property management with particular expertise in affordable housing. Our team develops acquires and manages properties with a focus on revitalizing communities and creating places where people want to live.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in that work.

As Director of Risk Management you will lead insurance program administration claims management vendor insurance compliance contractual risk transfer incident reporting and loss prevention across our portfolio. Youll partner with Property Management Operations Maintenance Finance and executive leadership to identify risks solve problems and develop practical strategies that protect our residents employees properties and company.

What Youll Own

• Lead relationships with insurance brokers carriers adjusters legal counsel and other risk-management partners.
• Coordinate the annual insurance renewal process in partnership with the Companys insurance broker and Chief Financial Officer.
• Evaluate coverage costs exposures and risk strategies and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Own property and liability claims from incident through resolution coordinating with internal teams insurers adjusters and counsel.
• Ensure vendors meet insurance requirements and that contracts appropriately transfer and allocate risk.
• Develop and maintain effective incident reporting and loss prevention programs across the portfolio.
• Analyze claims and incident trends to identify recurring risks and recommend strategies to reduce losses and control costs.
• Partner with Operations Property Management and Maintenance to identify property liability safety and operational risksand implement practical corrective measures.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen Schochets overall risk culture and promote proactive loss prevention.

What You Bring

• 58 years of experience in risk management commercial insurance claims administration or insurance brokerage.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance programs.
• Hands-on experience managing insurance claims and risk programs.
• Strong analytical communication negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Commercial real estate or multifamily housing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Property General Liability Umbrella/Excess Liability Workers Compensation Cyber Liability Professional Liability and Builders Risk coverage.
• Bachelors degree preferred.

Why Schochet

For more than 50 years Schochet has built a culture centered on professional growth collaboration and long-term employee relationships. Youll join a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about developing and preserving quality housing and strengthening the communities we serve.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one including:

Health Dental 401(k) 3 weeks of vacation accrued 12 paid holidays 5 sick days 3 personal days Additional employee perks

Ready to make an impact

If youre an experienced risk professional who enjoys solving complex problems building strong partnerships and making organizations safer and more resilient wed like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to .

For more information contact Robin at or visit Schochet.

Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required. Schochet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.