Job Description

Questpro is partnering with a well-established commercial real estate owner and operator in Fairfax, VA to add an Assistant Risk Manager to its in-house Risk Management team. This is a corporate risk role on the insured side, not a brokerage or carrier seat.

Our client owns and operates billions of dollars in top-tier, A-rated real estate across Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and West Virginia. The portfolio spans retail centers, office buildings, multifamily communities, warehouses and self-storage facilities. With roughly 170 employees and a recently completed major acquisition, the company is growing, fast-paced and never boring.

The Risk Management function is modern and forward-thinking. Workflows have been automated through tools like Formstack, and the team actively uses AI tools (including Claude) to work smarter. You will report to a VP of Risk Management who genuinely loves to mentor, train and grow her people.

Location: Fairfax, VA (I-66 and Monument Drive area)

Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days in the office (Monday through Thursday) with Fridays from home. Core hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM also works).

Why candidates join:

• In-house risk management with real exposure to property, casualty, claims and enterprise risk
• A leader who invests in training, mentoring and long-term career growth
• High-quality, A-rated properties and a stable, profitable, growing company
• A tech-savvy team using automation and AI tools day to day
• An active culture with strong perks that support work-life balance

Assistant Risk Manager

Compensation: $115,000 to $135,000 base

Reports to: VP of Risk Management

The Assistant Risk Manager is the VP of Risk Management's right hand. You will help run the company's corporate insurance programs and Enterprise Risk Management, from renewals and premium allocation to claims oversight and loss analysis. This is an excellent move for an experienced insurance professional, including those coming from the brokerage side, who wants to step into corporate risk management and grow.

What You'll Do

Insurance Program & Renewals

• Compile underwriting data for annual renewals and new quotes, including property and business interruption values and liability exposures
• Evaluate exposures and recommend coverage for Property, General Liability, Umbrella, Workers' Compensation, D&O, Cyber and specialty lines
• Coordinate with brokers and carriers on endorsements, cancellations and policy transactions
• Maintain accurate policy records, limits and renewal dates
• Allocate insurance premiums across properties and entities

Claims Management & Oversight

• Oversee claims from intake and investigation through litigation, settlement or trial
• Partner with carrier adjusters, defense counsel and property managers to drive claims to resolution or subrogation
• Participate in claim reviews, negotiations and mediations
• Monitor claims handled by national carriers and hold them to service expectations

Risk Analysis & Loss Control

• Track and analyze loss data to identify trends and forecast potential losses
• Recommend loss prevention strategies and work with property managers and carriers on loss control
• Assess risk for new acquisitions, developments and business initiatives
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery programs

Certificate Compliance & Contracts

• Oversee the third-party COI tracking administrator and the Junior Risk Analyst
• Review insurance requirements in leases, vendor agreements and construction contracts

Reporting, Budget & Leadership

• Prepare risk reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Help develop and manage the risk management budget
• Leverage existing automation (Formstack) and AI tools to keep the department efficient
• Step in for the VP of Risk Management as needed

What You Bring

• 5+ years of commercial property and casualty experience in corporate risk management, brokerage or carrier underwriting
• Strong knowledge of property, casualty and specialty insurance programs
• Hands-on claims management experience, including liability claims
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort analyzing data and drawing sound conclusions
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• ARM, CPCU or CRIS designation
• Commercial real estate, multifamily or construction risk experience
• Experience with a risk or claims management information system (RMIS)
• Experience with premium allocation and loss forecasting models