Sr Risk Analyst
The Senior Risk Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's enterprise risk management, insurance programs, claims administration, compliance reporting, and business continuity efforts. This role serves as a key liaison among operations, finance, legal, human resources, safety, insurance brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure effective management of risk exposures and insurance-related activities.
The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in risk management, insurance, finance, accounting, compliance, or a related field and brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Salary range: Pricing is being finalized and will be included soon.
Remote hires will be required to travel to our headquarters in Ankeny, IA (company paid) on their first day for orientation.
At this time, we are NOT considering applicants that require immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.
Benefits Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it.
Benefits include: -PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice -401(k) match -Life insurance -Short-term disability -Health, dental and vision insurance -Maternity/paternity leave -Health savings account (HSA) -Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to Insurance Program Administration
Coordinate annual renewals for property, casualty, workers' compensation, cyber, management liability, professional liability, aviation, and specialty insurance programs
Gather and validate renewal data from finance, operations, logistics, human resources, and other departments
Serve as the primary coordinator for insurance applications and underwriting requests
Work with brokers and carriers to support policy renewals, marketing efforts, and coverage reviews
Track insurance policies, renewal dates, certificates, and compliance requirements
Certificate of Insurance (COI) Management
Manage vendor and contractor certificate of insurance compliance
Coordinate certificate requests with insurance brokers and third-party vendors
Monitor insurance expiration dates and follow up on renewals
Support development of centralized processes and systems for vendor insurance tracking
Claims Management & Reporting
Administer auto, workers' compensation, property, and liability claims-tracking processes
Coordinate claim submissions with insurance carriers, brokers, safety personnel, and operational teams
Maintain claims databases and reporting tools
Analyze loss trends and prepare reports for management review
Support claims investigations and settlement documentation as needed
Workers' Compensation Administration
Support workers' compensation reporting and compliance activities
Prepare payroll and exposure data for premium audits and state reporting requirements
Coordinate annual workers' compensation true-up processes
Assist with state-specific reporting requirements and premium submissions
Risk Analysis & Reporting
Analyze insurance, claims, and operational risk data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Develop dashboards, metrics, and management reports
Monitor key risk indicators and support enterprise risk initiatives
Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to insurance and risk management expenses
Contract & Vendor Support
Review insurance requirements contained in client and vendor agreements
Assist internal stakeholders in evaluating contractual insurance obligations
Collaborate with Legal and Contracting teams regarding insurance-related contract language
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain risk management records, reporting files, and documentation
Manage relationships with insurance brokers, third-party administrators, and service providers
Coordinate annual audits and compliance submissions
Support special projects within finance, legal, compliance, and operations
Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Insurance, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in risk management, insurance, finance, accounting, compliance, or a related analytical role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet modeling
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with insurance renewals, claims administration, or workers' compensation programs
Knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and risk financing concepts
Experience working with brokers, carriers, or third-party administrators
ARM, CRIS, CPCU, or another risk management certification, or willingness to pursue one
Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, food production, or another highly regulated environment
Physical Requirements Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus