VP of Risk Management at Clearwater Living in Newport Beach, CA

Job description

• If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity- then look no further! A highly rewarding Vice President of Risk Management opportunity awaits you at Clearwater Living.
• We’re seeking a Vice President of Risk Management to lead enterprise-wide risk strategy across our senior living communities and corporate operations. Reporting to the CEO, this executive will identify and reduce organizational risk while strengthening resident safety, quality care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• This role works closely with senior leaders and key partners across operations, clinical services, HR, legal, finance, and insurance to protect residents, employees, assets, and the organization’s reputation while supporting long-term growth.
• Join us in our endeavor to create experiences that celebrate the relevance for our residents, their families, and our team.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide risk management strategy across senior living communities and corporate operations.
• Identify, assess, and reduce operational, clinical, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Oversee claims, litigation, insurance programs, incident investigations, and loss prevention initiatives.
• Partner with operations, clinical, legal, HR, finance, and insurance teams to strengthen resident safety, compliance, and quality outcomes.
• Use data, trends, and performance metrics to guide risk reduction strategies and provide executive reporting.
• Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth while protecting residents, employees, assets, and reputation.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or senior living risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations, Enterprise Risk Management, Claims and litigation management, Insurance administration, Regulatory compliance, Resident safety and quality improvement, Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to community locations.
• Experience supporting multi-state senior living operations

Skills

Required

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Claims and litigation management
• Insurance administration
• Regulatory compliance
• Resident safety and quality improvement
• Analytical skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship-building

Benefits

• Meaningful work impacting the lives of seniors and their families.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on personal and professional growth.
• Excellent benefits
• 401k + generous company match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Culture of people first and service always
• Competitive salary range: $185,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year