Description
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A SENIOR RISK MANAGER (CHIEF RISK OFFICER)
(This is an at-will position)
Salary Range: $158,700.08 – $222,180.53
About Us
The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.
THE TEAM
The Port of Long Beach's Finance team is a dynamic group dedicated to ensuring the financial health and sustainability of one of the busiest ports in the nation. Committed to transparency and efficiency, this team manages a diverse portfolio that includes budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning. Focusing on innovative financial solutions, they support the Port's mission by optimizing resources, driving investment opportunities, and enhancing overall operational effectiveness. Collaborating closely with other departments, the Finance team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Port while fostering economic growth in the region.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Port's Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance, the Senior Risk Manager will spearhead the strategic development and implementation of an innovative risk management program for the Port of Long Beach (Harbor Department). This pivotal role involves supervising a talented team of risk and insurance professionals, shaping policies to safeguard our operations while driving growth and resilience. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment, we want to hear from you!
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
How You Get To Contribute
- Responsible for all aspects of property and liability insurance policy renewals, including the development of marketing strategy and procurement with brokers/insurance underwriters.
- Develop systemic methods to identify risk exposures and loss mitigation, and recommend cost-effective insurance policies and procedures.
- Conduct periodic independent evaluations, tests, and reviews of policies and procedures to maintain and update the Port’s Risk Management Guide and insurance profile.
- Assess the Port’s property valuation periodically and analyze exposure on insured values and the nature of risks.
- Assist the City Attorney's Office with the handling of claims.
- Monitor industry trends, advancements, and best practices, and provide recommendations to Port Management.
- Develop alternative risk financing strategies in response to client positions/requirements.
- Perform studies to forecast the Port’s future loss models, cost-efficient alternative insurance structures, and other significant loss assumptions for loss severity models.
- Perform other management duties as needed.
Requirements To File
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Risk Management/Insurance, or a similar field from an accredited college or university. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position’s duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- 5 years or more of leading, managing, and executing a risk management program, department, or organization. This includes experience in risk management, dealing with complex insurance coverage, assessment, and negotiation.
- 3 years or more in a technical supervisory/management role with a development team.
Technical Skills Needed
- In-depth understanding of risk management frameworks and principles, including the ability to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks across various domains such as operational, financial, strategic, and compliance risks.
- Subject matter expertise in financial instruments, risk management concepts, industry trends, and global insurance markets.
- General liability claims examination, adjustment, including legal requirements, investigation, and settlement techniques and practices.
- Principles and practices of risk identification, loss prevention, loss control, and risk transfer.
- Knowledge of complex builder’s risk insurance programs and controlled insurance programs.
Desirables
- A master’s degree and/or professional risk management certification is preferred
- Professional Risk Management (PRM) certification is highly desirable
You must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various employees, vendor representatives, officials, and Port management.
If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email
Careers@polb.com.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/.
The final filing date for this recruitment is Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 11:59 pm PDT.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format.
Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.
Individuals most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to further evaluate their qualifications. First- and second-round panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (in person) and
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (in person
). Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent upon the completion of a comprehensive background check.
The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
The Benefits
The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of
$158,700.08 - $222,180.53 (Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of the salary range; however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Port’s generous benefits package includes:
- Auto Allowance – $550.00 per month
- Executive Leave – 40 hours per year.
- Retirement – CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with Social Security. Current member contributions are 8.00% for CalPERS and 6.2% for Social Security, paid by the employee.
- Pay for Performance – Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
- Deferred Compensation – The City contributes up to 5% of the base salary for all qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
- Group Health Insurance – Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
- Life Insurance – City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
- Disability Insurance – City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Vacation – Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service.
- Sick Leave – Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement into cash credits toward health and/or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
- Paid Parental Leave – After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
- Holidays – 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
- Bereavement Leave – 5 days for the death or critical illness of an immediate family member.
- Education Reimbursement – Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
- Annual Physical – Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness – As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- 529 college savings plan – The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university, or two-year technical or vocational institution.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;
- Department Head $650.00
- Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
- Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00
- Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00
Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).
- Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.
- Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).
Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.
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Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Risk Management, or Insurance, or a similar field from an accredited college or university?
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Do you have five or more years of leading a risk management function? This includes experience dealing with complex insurance coverage, assessment, and negotiation.
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Do you have three or more years in a supervisory role, overseeing direct reports?
