Vice President of Risk Management
Job Description
Job Description
Become the newest member of our exciting team at SROA Capital as we redefine self-storage!
At SROA, we offer a career and opportunity to grow. We strongly believe in growing our talent and promoting within. We are proud to be honored as one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel two years in a row.
SROA Capital is a vertically integrated private equity real estate and technology platform that has evolved into a global asset manager with a successful track record of providing risk adjusted returns to its partners through its focused strategy of investing in self-storage. SROA is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL and has invested, redeveloped, and developed self storage across the risk spectrum in major and secondary markets across the United States under the brand Storage Rentals of America and the UK under the brand Kangaroo Self Storage with approximately 900 employees globally.
The Vice President of Risk Management will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the company’s risk management strategy. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risk at all levels.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the risk mitigation strategy for the company by overseeing and maintaining insurance coverage for all store locations ensuring we are in compliance.
- Develop strategies which mitigate risk and enhance coverage options.
- Manage the relationship with insurance carriers and broker partners.
- Cross collaborate with operations to support the selection of the appropriate coverage selections.
- Advise senior leadership on risk trends and mitigation priorities.
- Develop policies around securing insurance.
- Partner with internal stakeholders including investment and acquisitions to evaluate operational and regulatory risk.
- Assess risk transfer strategies including the insurance structure and contractual protections.
- Support structuring decisions relating to the fund financing.
- Develop a framework tailored to fund equity operations.
- Identify, assess and prioritize risk across investments, fund structures, financing, and operations.
- Provide risk assessments to the executive leadership team in support of investment decisions.
- Monitor risk at the fund level.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in risk management, private equity, financial services or P&C insurance; background with real estate and construction strongly preferred.
- Experience launching an insurance program, risk department, or similar entrepreneurial initiative.
- Proven ability to build process, set strategy, and structure.
- Strong analytical skills using data to drive decisions.
- Ability to balance risk with judgement and value creation.
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Advanced communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
SROA Offers:
- Competitive pay with bonus potential
- UKG Wallet – on-demand pay option
- 100% paid medical coverage options for employee-only
- Dental and vision plans for optimal care
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave for growing families
- 401(k) with substantial employer match and 100% immediate vesting
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) for tax-advantaged savings
- GAP Insurance for added financial protection
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage for added peace of mind
- Pet insurance – because your pets are family too
- Storage Discounts to help you declutter and organize
- Access to Voluntary Benefits for personalized coverage
- Learning and development opportunities to maximize your potential and excel in your career
- A great culture that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity
SROA is an Equal Opportunity employer and uses the federal government E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility.