Senior Manager, Risk and Insurance

Job description

Who We Are

We’re Chomps, the fastest-growing snack brand in the U.S. and we’re reimagining snacking. Our meat snacks are made using high-quality proteins, no sugar, and real ingredients – because we believe snacking should be simple, delicious, and convenient. Chomps can be found in over 30,000 stores nationwide with a strong e-commerce presence. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and fuel our community with accessible, real food that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Traits of a Chompian

If you’ve been called scrappy, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you’ll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meat you.

Accepting applications from ⁵⁄₇ - ⁵⁄₁₄ at 5pm CST

What You Will Do

We are looking for a strategic Insurance & Risk Manager to lead the establishment and execution of our insurance and risk management framework at Chomps. This role is crucial in ensuring the protection and resilience of a fast-growing snack brand. The Insurance & Risk Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies, securing appropriate insurance coverage, and fostering a risk-aware culture across the Company. Be at the forefront of establishing a new insurance & risk management function in a nationally recognized brand, shaping the future of our financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Risk Management & Mitigation

  • Support the Finance function in the operational execution of Chomps’ insurance and risk control strategy.
  • Notify and coordinate claims - property, recall, general liability, D&O, cyber, etc.
  • Review supplier contracts for insurance-related contractual provisions in partnership with Legal and Procurement.
  • Lead assessments of risks, prepare cost/benefit analysis of risk mitigation actions to build interpersonal / cross-functional consensus, and lead business continuity review.
  • Lead all aspects of the handling of Certificates of Insurance (COI) – received and delivered.
  • Monitor and instantly notify material changes in risk profile.
  • Ensure compliance with local insurance laws/regulations.
  • Create awareness and provide general education on insurance requirements & risk management.

• Renewal and Insurance Management

  • Partner with insurance broker to evaluate market trends, align on strategy, and set timelines.
  • Lead collection, analysis, validation, and submission of risk exposure data, across all lines of coverage.
  • Validate and track policy issuance.
  • Oversee relationships with insurance brokers and carriers.
  • Procure insurance policies and maintain up-to-date overviews, optimizing comprehensive coverage and value.

• Financial Support

  • Create and maintain a comprehensive record of total cost of risk (TCOR)
  • Work with Chomps leadership to align coverage, costs, and carriers before binding coverage.
  • Process timely insurance premium payments.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in corporate risk management, risk consulting, insurance company, or insurance broker. Proven track record of impact in a leadership role.
• Prior experience with a corporate insurance program (including annual policy renewals) required.
• Strong knowledge of global insurance markets, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex risk portfolios and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance coverage lines including but not limited to directors and officers, property, casualty, professional liability, cyber, auto, recall, and employer’s liability.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review, validate, synthesize, and visualize quantitative data including financial results, payroll, supply chain/inventory, property, workers comp. losses, travel costs, etc.
• Exceptional leadership, including demonstrated team and project management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Compelling, efficient analysis and presentation abilities, leveraging tools and systems to understand and communicate complicated subject matter effectively.

Position: Senior Manager, Risk and Insurance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time, exempt

Salary Range Opportunity:

• The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 + 20% annual bonus

Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp:

• Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry
• Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company
• In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office.

Other Perks:

• Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry.
• Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance.
• Unlimited PTO and 11+ paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bi-annual total team in-person activities.
• Company-wide Continual Education budget.
• Unlimited snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here).

Our Commitment

Chomps is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve our mission of making nutritious food more accessible we greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which comes from diversity of all types, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for our business.

We’re aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don’t believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Chomps.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.__Chomps does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Important Notice:

It has come to our attention that fraudsters have been posing as Chomps employees or recruiters and contacting job-seeking candidates regarding potential job opportunities. These fraudulent messages sometimes include a request for payment and confidential personal information. Please note that the Chomps recruiting process does not include asking candidates for payments or other confidential financial information.If you are applying for a job, you can confirm the legitimacy of a job posting by viewing current open roles: https://chomps.com/pages/chomps-careers. If you have questions please email us at [email protected]