Vice President of Risk Management bei Arbor Lodging Management

Description

Title: Vice President of Risk Management 

Location: Arbor Lodging Corporate Office, West Loop Chicago

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

 This position will be located onsite in the Chicago Corporate Office in West Loop.  

Summary: 

The Vice President of Risk Management will be a key strategic leader, responsible for developing and overseeing comprehensive risk management strategies across both the corporate level and the organization’s hotel portfolio. This role will ensure identification, assessment, and mitigation of risk while supporting Arbor’s business objectives. This person will partner with senior leadership, property-level teams, and external stakeholders to implement risk controls, safeguard assets, and accountability throughout the organization. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize risk across the hotel portfolio
• Provide senior leadership with regular risk assessments and recommendations to support informed decision making
• Oversee company’s insurance programs, including property, liability, workers' compensation, and other relevant programs
• Direct claims management process, ensuring efficient resolution and cost containment
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety, health and labor regulations that direct effect the business
• Collaborate with property-level leadership to monitor risk and reinforce accountability to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Law, or related field
• 5years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, insurance, or legal roles – hospitality or real estate industry experience is strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of risk management frameworks, insurance programs, compliance, and safety standards
• Strong business acumen with ability to balance risk and operations objectives
• Excellence communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize multiple projects
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgement

Arbor's Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient. 
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.