Aurora Innovation

Assistant Risk Manager

San Francisco, California

Sponsorship not specified$147k-$236kDetected 5 days ago

PythonSQLData VisualizationStatisticsCRMLogisticsLeadershipCollaborationUnderwritingClaims ManagementRisk Modeling

About the role

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge.
For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
We're searching for a Assistant Risk Manager.

Responsibilities

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
Oversee the development and validation of sophisticated risk models-including exposure analysis, catastrophe modeling, and loss data statistics-to drive data-backed decisions on risk retention and transfer.
Develop, maintain, and audit the corporate Risk Management Manual, ensuring all procedures comply with evolving safety regulations and internal governance standards.
Partner with executive leadership across Legal, Finance, and Operations to align risk strategies with commercial milestones and promote enterprise-wide loss prevention initiatives.
Demonstrable ability to create and interpret complex financial models.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management, insurance brokerage, or underwriting.
Expert proficiency in Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and advanced data visualization tools.
Strong track record of successfully negotiating with major global insurers and communicating high-level risk concepts to executive stakeholders.
Knowledge of Python, SQL, or AI-powered analytical platforms.
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Nice to have

Prior experience in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV), technology, or logistics/trucking sectors is highly preferred.
These ranges may be modified in the future.

Compensation

Insurance Strategy & Program Management: Lead the comprehensive life cycle of corporate insurance placements (e.g., General Liability, Property, Auto, Workers' Compensation, and D&O), including strategy development, broker management, and

Benefits

Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

Company info

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
What we are looking for
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.
Reporting to the Sr.
Director, Business Risk & Insurance, the Assistant Risk Manager (Insurance Focus) is responsible for the strategic oversight and tactical execution of Aurora's corporate insurance programs.
This role serves as a critical lead in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational and financial risk exposures to safeguard company assets and ensure long-term stability.
The Manager will drive the policy renewal process, manage complex claims portfolios, and leverage advanced quantitative models to optimize risk financing strategies.
In this role, you will
Insurance Strategy & Program Management: Lead the comprehensive life cycle of corporate insurance placements (e.g., General Liability, Property, Auto, Workers' Compensation, and D&O), including strategy development, broker management, and premium negotiation.
Quantitative Risk Modeling: Oversee the development and validation of sophisticated risk models-including exposure analysis, catastrophe modeling, and loss data statistics-to drive data-backed decisions on risk retention and transfer.
Risk Assessment & Identification: Conduct regular enterprise-wide operational audits to identify emerging risks, performing detailed financial projections to recommend optimized risk control solutions.
Claims Management & Advocacy: Direct the investigation and management of high-exposure insurance claims, acting as the primary advocate for the company in negotiations with brokers and carriers to ensure favorable settlements.
Corporate Compliance & Governance: Develop, maintain, and audit the corporate Risk Management Manual, ensuring all procedures comply with evolving safety regulations and internal governance standards.
Strategic Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership across Legal, Finance, and Operations to align risk strategies with commercial milestones and promote enterprise-wide loss prevention initiatives.
AI Integration for Risk: Pioneer the use of AI-driven tools and agentic workflows to accelerate claims processing, automate routine risk reporting, and improve the accuracy of predictive cost modeling.
Direct the investigation and management of high-exposure insurance claims, acting as the primary advocate for the company in negotiations with brokers and carriers to ensure favorable settlements.

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