Senior Risk Management Consultant at Healthcare Risk Advisors

Healthcare Risk Advisors is seeking a Senior Risk Management Consultant to join our Risk Management team. This is a hybrid opportunity located at our New York City office.

Position Mission

We are seeking a Senior Risk Management Consultant to lead strategic risk initiatives that enhance healthcare safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role delivers expert assessments, guides mitigation efforts, and builds trusted client relationships. Through data-driven insights and regulatory expertise, the consultant drives informed decisions and fosters a proactive risk culture across complex healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in nursing, nursing informatics, jurisprudence (healthcare law), public health policy and administration, or a specialized MBA (e.g., finance, risk management, or business administration) is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical field such as nursing, informatics, or risk management required.
• Relevant certifications required, such as CPHRM, CPPS, ARM, or CRISC.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Risk Manager or Risk Analyst.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with expertise in risk assessment, data analytics, and claims analysis.
• Proficiency with risk management methodologies, tools, and workflow development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate with healthcare leadership across complex organizational structures, including MRRC-type activities.
• Proven experience in project management and risk mitigation strategy development.

Responsibilities

Risk Assessment and Advisory Services

• Conduct thorough surveys and assessments to evaluate potential financial risks associated with insuring specific healthcare related risks.
• Provide expert-level consultation and guidance to clients and stakeholders on risk issues.
• Prepare detailed reports to help insurance underwriters determine the risk associated with insuring specific healthcare services.

Risk Mitigation and Strategic Project Management

• Lead and manage high-impact risk mitigation initiatives (e.g., collaboratives, focus projects).
• Design strategic workflows and initiatives to address identified risk trends.
• Use claims and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Oasis) to uncover actionable insights.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary contact for client(s) regarding risk management services.
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and strategic risk advice to support client objectives.

Regulatory Compliance and Interpretation

• Interpret regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, HIPAA, The Joint Commission) to identify and mitigate risks related to non-compliance in clinical practice.
• Advise clients on mitigating compliance-related clinical and operational risks.

Education, Communication, and Thought Leadership

• Develop risk management educational tip sheets, blog posts, articles and resources.
• Develop and deliver educational presentations (live or virtual webinars)
• Contribute to building the organization’s thought leadership presence in the healthcare risk management field.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Technical & Professional Development

• Pursue ongoing professional development in risk management practices, informatics, and healthcare systems.
• Attend training session or achieve assigned certifications.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Accept delegated tasks willingly and follow through on assignments with accountability and attention to detail.
• Support business process optimization and efficiency by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions as needed.
• Take on various projects and assignments from management, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on assigned projects, meeting deadlines and delivering quality results.
• Assist with department and company-wide initiatives, including research, surveys, audits, and process improvements.
• Stay flexible and ready to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational objectives.

Salary Range:  $115,123 - $151,099

Compensation varies based on skills, knowledge, and education. We consider factors such as specialized skills, depth of knowledge in the field, and educational background to ensure fair and competitive pay. 

Benefits:

Healthcare Risk Advisors offers competitive compensation, outstanding career opportunities, an exceptional work environment, and an impressive benefits package, which starts with medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; and an employee assistance program. There's more:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
• 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, as well as catch-up plans for both
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year
• Life and travel insurance
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• In-person and online learning opportunities
• Cross-function career opportunities
• Business casual work environment
• Time off to volunteer
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events