Deputy Executive Director, Risk Management & Employee Benefits

The Company is seeking a Deputy Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for risk management, retirement, and employee benefits programs. The role includes advising boards of trustees, supporting strategic planning and policy development, and ensuring programs are financially sustainable, well governed, compliant, and responsive to member needs. Responsibilities span retirement plans, health and life insurance, workers’ compensation, property and liability risks, and deferred compensation programs. The Deputy will oversee financial performance, investments, underwriting, claims, risk assessments, and program administration, while developing staff and building relationships with municipalities and other stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, retirement, employee benefits, financial services, or a related field. Broad knowledge of insurance and benefits programs, program funding, financial reporting, actuarial analysis, institutional investments, and asset allocation is required, along with experience working with governing boards. Experience in public-sector, municipal, membership-based, or multi-employer programs is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA, MPA, or relevant professional designation is preferred.