Risk & Compliance Manager

JOB TITLE: Risk & Compliance Manager

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: 8:00pm to 5:00pm

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: Manage the Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs within the Administrative Services Division. Develop risk strategies and oversee insurance programs, including claims, property and casualty, automobile, and workers' compensation. This role will provide strategic leadership for corporate EH&S initiatives, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulations while fostering a safe work environment. Additional responsibilities include policy administration, records management, and managing organizational regulatory compliance activities with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Position Responsibilities

• Managing the LCEC insurance portfolio which includes claims, property and casualty insurance, automobile insurance, claims prevention, and workers compensation or other insurable risk (i.e. cyber risk) Additionally, managing litigation for liability or personnel injury claims and insurance requirements for third party vendors and contractors.
• Manage and update EH&S programs to ensure the organization adheres to applicable Federal, State, and local regulations to include, but not limited to, OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Developing or enhancing Enterprise Risk Management policy, practices, and tools to analyze and report enterprise risks and develop an Enterprise Risk Management framework and program. Review risk management documentation to ensure clear relationships between risk drivers, mitigation activities and metrics.
• Manage & oversee the organization's regulatory compliance processes including regulatory monitoring, audits, and change management.
• Manage and oversee governance programs in policy administration and records management to ensure adherence to compliance and industry best practices.
• Preparing documentation and presentation materials for various levels of management to include executive and board-level audiences.
• Strongly support emergency response, storm restoration and business continuity initiatives.
• Support the corporate and divisional vision, strategic initiatives, and objectives.
• Promote positive interaction between staff and others. Ensure customer satisfaction, both internal and external. Represent the assigned area of responsibility for cross-departmental projects and initiatives.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and effective working relationships with contractors, suppliers, customers, and LCEC employees at all levels and departments. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Compliance, or a related field. (Required)
• Master's Degree Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Compliance, or a related field. (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 7+ Years experience in risk management, compliance, governance or related field. (Required)
• 5+ Year supervisory or proven leadership experience. (Required)
• 2+ Years experience in the power transmission and distribution industry. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to influence and maintain good working relationships with executive leadership, other departments, and staff. (Required)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills. (Required)
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks. (Required)
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, & Safety workplace safety requirements with OSHA. (Required)
• Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint). (Required)
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. (Required)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. (Preferred)
• Strong ethical judgment and decision-making abilities. (Required)
• Ability to work with information of a confidential nature with the highest integrity. (Required)
• Familiarity with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of risk management software and/or iVue Financials. (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. (Required)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), associate in risk management (ARM) or similar within 12 months of employment. (Required)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Standing Occasionally,
  Walking Occasionally,
  Sitting Constantly,
  Lifting Rarely,
  Carrying Rarely,
  Pushing Rarely,
  Pulling Rarely,
  Climbing Rarely,
  Balancing Rarely,
  Stooping Rarely,
  Kneeling Rarely,
  Crouching Rarely,
  Crawling Rarely,
  Reaching Rarely,
  Handling Occasionally,
  Grasping Occasionally,
  Feeling Rarely,
  Talking Constantly,
  Hearing Constantly,
  Repetitive Motions Frequently,
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently.

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.