Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Risk & Compliance Officer to lead enterprise-wide risk management, safety, and compliance across multiple service lines and locations. The role is accountable for preventing harm, reducing workplace injuries and liability exposure, overseeing insurance strategy, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The officer will set organization-wide standards, investigate incidents and claims, guide corrective actions, and provide executive leadership with clear reporting on risk. Responsibilities also include advising on new services and contracts, supporting audits and investigations, and working with insurers, legal counsel, regulators, and frontline teams. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a master’s degree or Juris Doctor is strongly preferred. They should have at least seven years of progressive experience in risk, compliance, safety, or regulatory affairs, including five or more years leading a function at director level or above, and experience in a high-acuity setting. Required expertise includes managing liability claims, workers’ compensation trends, insurance renewals, litigation, regulatory reviews, and corrective action plans. Strong executive judgment, investigation and communication skills, insurance and financial literacy, and familiarity with relevant healthcare, education, safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements are essential; professional certification is preferred.