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Senior Insurance Risk Manager

Aurora · San Francisco, CA · Remote

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About Aurora

Step inside the world of self-driving freight, powered by the Aurora Driver. Delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. Backed by Greylock, Index and Lightspeed.

About the role

Insurance Strategy & Program Management: Lead the comprehensive life cycle of corporate insurance placements (e.g., General Liability, Property, Auto, Workers' Compensation, and D&O), including strategy development, broker management, and premium negotiation. Quantitative Risk Modeling: Oversee the development and validation of sophisticated risk models—including exposure analysis, catastrophe modeling, and loss data statistics—to drive data-backed decisions on risk retention and transfer.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related quantitative field
  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management, insurance brokerage, or underwriting
  • Advanced mastery of insurance principles, complex policy language, and alternative risk financing structures (e.g., captives or large deductible programs)
  • Expert proficiency in Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and advanced data visualization tools. Demonstrable ability to create and interpret complex financial models
  • Strong track record of successfully negotiating with major global insurers and communicating high-level risk concepts to executive stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Python, SQL, or AI-powered analytical platforms
More about this role

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn .

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Insurance Risk Manager . Reporting to the Sr. Director, Business Risk & Insurance, the Assistant Risk Manager (Insurance Focus) is responsible for the strategic oversight and tactical execution of Aurora’s corporate insurance programs. This role serves as a critical lead in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational and financial risk exposures to safeguard company assets and ensure long-term stability. The Manager will drive...

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