Director, Risk Management
Purpose of Job
Newegg is seeking a Director of Risk Management to lead enterprise risk, insurance, and compliance functions.
Job Description
Develop, lead, and continually improve Newegg’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Establish and communicate the company’s risk standards, policies, appetite, and tolerance.
Conduct organization-wide risk assessments; ensure mitigation strategies are embedded within business processes.
Design and deliver executive-level risk reporting, dashboards, and presentations to support informed decision-making.
Partner closely with Legal, HR, IT, Finance, and Operations leadership to guide risk-related decision-making.
Oversee Newegg’s full corporate insurance portfolio, including but not limited to D&O, E&O, property, liability, etc.
Lead renewal strategies, negotiations, and claims management with brokers and carriers.
Analyze company exposures to optimize insurance structure, costs, and coverage levels.
Maintain all insurance records, policies, COIs, and risk transfer requirements.
Ensure internal controls are operating effectively and that the organization is compliant with regulatory requirements.
Conduct and oversee risk reviews for contracts, vendor agreements, and new business initiatives.
Implement corporate audit and compliance protocols, including risk-based policy reviews.
Develop and enforce corporate risk policies and procedures aligned with evolving business needs.
Direct the creation and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Response Plans.
Oversee coordination of risk management efforts related to physical security, safety, and operational continuity.
Partner with HR and Operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and incident reporting.
Serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on all risk and insurance matters.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing risk management team.
Provide company-wide training and awareness programs on risk, safety, and compliance topics.
Represent Newegg in discussions with insurance carriers, brokers, auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
7-10+ years of progressive risk management or insurance experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
Strong expertise in corporate insurance programs, claims management, and broker/carrier relations.
Proven experience developing and implementing ERM frameworks in a complex organization.
Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and risk assessment skills.
Outstanding communication, executive presentation, and cross-functional influencing skills.
Ability to lead through ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and make sound risk-based decisions.
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in e-commerce, logistics, retail, or technology industries.
Experience with D&O, E&O, Cyber, and international insurance programs.
Background in internal audit, compliance, or business continuity planning.
Professional certification in risk/insurance (e.g., ARM, CRM, CPCU) is a plus.