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Senior Business Manager - Enterprise Risk Management (AT-WILL) - (City of Torrance)

Job Description:

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. 

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Senior Business Manager to be part of the Risk Management Team! If you are looking to go beyond traditional risk management work and want to be part of this innovative team we invite you to apply.          

The Department the Finance Department is responsible for the financial administration, from budgeting to auditing, of City fiscal resources and issuing of business licenses. The Finance Director assists the City Manager in the operation and capital improvement budgets, serves as advisor to the Land Management Team and presents to the City Council an annual audited statement of the City's financial condition prepared in accordance with governmental reporting standards promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

The Division the City of Torrance is building a new Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Division which includes Insurance and Liability Risk Management, Health & Safety Management, Internal Audit Services and Workers' Compensation. The ERM program is a holistic approach to managing, monitoring and reporting on risks of the City using data driven decision-making.

The Position Under direction of the Enterprise Risk Manager, the Senior Business Manager-Enterprise Risk Management will assist in the planning, organization and direction of the daily process of the ERM program. The position will be responsible for but not limited to: - Identification, purchase and maintenance of insurance policies of the City. - Managing the third party liability claims management program. - Implementing, monitoring and enhancing the health and safety program. - Assisting and coordinate the Citywide Risk Assessment process - Data analytics program to identify risks and monitor compliance. The Senior Business Manager will also supervise the activities of assigned subordinate personnel; manage third party contracts; make presentations and recommendations to City Council; and act as the liaison between the ERM division and other City departments to maintain service efficiencies and advance ERM initiatives as part of the City's strategic plan.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge and abilities is:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience.
• Successful candidates will possess the following: - Strong critical thinking and professional skepticism skills; - Data analytics experience including Altryx, Tableau or similar analytics programs;  Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Minimum 2 years of risk management and analytics experience; - High degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to complete multiple priority assignments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with traditional risk management frameworks
• Resourcefulness and reliability
•  Ability to work independently and shift priorities as needed

Application Procedures:

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by February 7, 2020. Prompt submission of application is encouraged as the filing period for this position may close at any time. Only those candidates whose experience best meets the needs of the City and the Department will be invited to participate in an interview (weighted 100%). Interviews may be scheduled 1-2 weeks after the first review of application date.

SPECIAL NOTES- The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.