Lead, Risk & Resilience

We’re Sandbox, a mutual insurance company built on the principles of creating, learning, growing, and having fun doing it. We’ve been around for over a century now, with a focus on one thing: Delightfully Simple Insurance. Sandbox is inclusive, engaging, and growing incredibly fast, so working with us is actually exciting! If you’re ready to take your expertise in risk management and resilience to the next level, join the Sandbox team! As our Risk & Resilience Lead, you’ll play a key role in strengthening how Sandbox anticipates, assesses, and responds to risk. Working closely with the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll lead the ongoing execution of our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and resilience programs. From identifying emerging risks to supporting business continuity and disaster recovery, your work will help protect our organization and enable confident, informed decision-making across all levels. WHY YOU’LL WANT TO BUILD WITH US Well, because Sandbox really is a sandbox — a giant playground for grown-ups who want to laugh, be creative, work dynamically, and take on new opportunities. On top of our incredible culture and amazing people, we also offer a bunch of awesome perks, like: Payday Perks: Competitive annual salary Level Up: Tons of opportunities for professional development – on us Health & Wellness: Great benefits for you and your family, including dental and health spending accounts Vacation Goals: Annual paid vacation time, so you don’t have to put your travel dreams on hold Bonus Days: A paid Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks — that’s like 17 extra days off a year! Community Care: Two paid volunteer days each year Ride into the Sunset: DC pension plan with 6% employer match DIVE IN AND MAKE A SPLASH EVERY DAY BY: Executing and maintaining Sandbox’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework Coordinating enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and documentation activities Maintaining the corporate risk register, including risk assessments and supporting rationale Developing, monitoring, and reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs) and emerging risks Preparing clear, actionable risk and resilience reports for management and governance committees Operating and enhancing Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs, including testing and exercises Leading scenario analysis, stress testing, and tabletop exercises to strengthen organizational readiness Supporting operational risk assessments and contributing to third-party and concentration risk activities Tracking risk mitigation actions and supporting timely remediation Monitoring internal and external developments that may impact Sandbox’s risk profile Partnering with business leaders to integrate risk awareness into planning and decision-making Preparing presentations and materials for executive leadership and the Board Supporting other risk and resilience initiatives and taking on additional responsibilities as needed WHAT YOU BRING TO SANDBOX: Education: Post-secondary degree in risk management, business, finance, economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Experience: Minimum 5 years in enterprise risk management, operational risk, resilience, or a related role Risk Expertise: Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and reporting practices Resilience Knowledge: Experience supporting or operating Business Continuity Management (BCM) and/or Disaster Recovery (DR) programs Industry Insight: Knowledge of the insurance industry and regulatory environment is considered an asset Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities Communication: Ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, practical insights Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and risk management tools or systems Independence: Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and work effectively independently Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across the organization Professional Development: Risk or continuity-related certifications (e.g., CRM, CRMP, CRISC, CBCP, AAIR) are an asset Culture Add: Positive, collaborative, and committed to fostering a strong risk-aware culture COME OUT TO PLAY Serious about fun? So are we. Apply now and help bring the Sandbox story to life! We thank all interested candidates; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Apply To This Job