Risk Management & Insurance Associate (LEGAL4
1 day ago
New York
Job Description The Company: Standard Communities is an award-winning affordable, workforce, and mixed-income housing innovator. As one of the AHF Top 50 largest owners of affordable housing in the country, Standard cultivates long-term public and private partnerships to produce and preserve affordable, environmentally sustainable housing. The work we do is essential to reducing the affordable housing crisis, with a robust portfolio of $5B assets under management comprised of over 195 communities and 30,000 units, providing high-quality housing for more than 50,000 people. Our team consists of 130 employees across the country, including industry leaders in finance, asset management, construction, and development, who lead our industry by creating quality housing and strong communities. Founded in 2008, Standard Communities is relentlessly focused on growth and has completed billions in multifamily housing transactions with a portfolio that spans over 22 states. As a California Benefit Corporation, we are socially conscious entrepreneurs who value high performance, corporate responsibility, and innovation. Our long-term goal is to own more than 50,000 units and provide affordable, environmentally sustainable housing to more than 100,000 people by 2030. We are looking for curious, ambitious self-starters and leaders to join our fast-moving, forward-focused team. Interested? Read more about the latest opportunity to join our team below. Risk Management Associate: The Risk Management Associate supports the Company’s insurance, claims, and enterprise risk management functions by coordinating insurance placements, assisting with claims, and collaborating with brokers, carriers, and internal teams. This role goes beyond administrative support, providing analytical insights, managing projects, and preparing reports for senior leadership, with a clear trajectory toward more advanced risk management responsibilities. The Position: Reporting to the Vice President of Risk Management, based in the New York City office, and working closely with the Chief Legal Officer, based in the Company’s San Juan Capistrano, California office, the Risk Management Associate will play a key role in supporting and advancing the Company’s Risk Management and Legal functions. This position provides hands-on support across the Company’s insurance, claims, and enterprise risk activities, working directly with internal stakeholders, insurance brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators. The Associate will actively participate in insurance program placements, claims management, contract reviews, and special projects, while helping to enhance the Company’s risk management infrastructure and processes. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, provide recommendations, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Support the annual renewal process by collecting exposure data, preparing renewal applications, and coordinating with brokers and carriers on renewal submissions., • Assist in the placement and administration of insurance programs, including property, casualty, management liability, environmental/pollution, development, and construction coverages., • Coordinate issuance of certificates of insurance, auto ID cards, and other evidence of coverage., • Partner with Risk Management and Development/Construction teams on new projects, including budgeting, policy placements (e.g., Wrap-Ups, Builders’ Risk, Contractors’ Pollution Liability), surety bonds, and ongoing project risk support., • Collaborate with insurance brokers, carriers and TPA’s concerning claims activity, including assisting with reporting, tracking and ultimate resolution of these matters., • Support incident management and communication with external stakeholders, internal stakeholders and business units., • Work with legal on insurance-related litigation matters, including insurance-related discovery requests., • Maintain and analyze claims data, monitor loss trends, and provide insights to reduce frequency and severity of incidents., • Contribute to safety and loss control initiatives with brokers, carriers and project teams., • Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for senior leadership and investment committee members, as needed., • Support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives and special projects., • Monitor emerging risks, market trends, and regulatory changes, and assist in developing strategies to address them. Qualifications: • Four to six years of experience in risk management, insurance or related business field (broking, claims, underwriting, legal, finance.), • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management or related discipline preferred., • Working knowledge of property, casualty, liability, and management liability insurance; familiarity with development/construction coverage and captives a plus., • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook., • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, communicate findings, and provide recommendations., • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines., • Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across business units and with external partners., • Ability to perform well in team settings and work collaboratively., • A growth mindset, with the ambition to develop into a more senior role within the Risk Management team. What You Bring: • Curiosity, initiative and accountability., • Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., • Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset., • Drive to learn, take ownership, and contribute to a growing risk management function., • Ready to work in a challenging environment and be part of an amazing team. Who You Can Expect To Be Primary Contact With • Courtney Osborne, Vice President of Risk Management, • Sawyer Lebert, Insurance and Risk Management Manager, • Brad Martinson, Chief Legal Officer, • Margaret Eck, Deputy General Counsel, • Sean Treglia, Associate General Counsel, • Juliet Remi, Paralegal, • Sandra Rodriguez, Paralegal, • External consultants, insurance, claim and legal professionals At this time, Standard Communities is not able to sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Standard Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.