Lead, Risk & Resilience

We’re Sandbox, a mutual insurance company built on the principles of creating, learning, growing, and having fun doing it. We’ve been around for over a century now, with a focus on one thing:

Delightfully Simple Insurance.

Sandbox is inclusive, engaging, and growing incredibly fast, so working with us is actually exciting! If you’re ready to take your expertise in risk management and resilience to the next level, join the Sandbox team!

As our Risk & Resilience Lead, you’ll play a key role in strengthening how Sandbox anticipates, assesses, and responds to risk. Working closely with the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll lead the ongoing execution of our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and resilience programs. From identifying emerging risks to supporting business continuity and disaster recovery, your work will help protect our organization and enable confident, informed decision-making across all levels.

WHY YOU’LL WANT TO BUILD WITH US

Well, because Sandbox really is a sandbox — a giant playground for grown-ups who want to laugh, be creative, work dynamically, and take on new opportunities.

On top of our incredible culture and amazing people, we also offer a bunch of awesome perks, like:

Payday Perks: Competitive annual salary

Level Up: Tons of opportunities for professional development – on us

Health & Wellness: Great benefits for you and your family, including dental and health spending accounts

Vacation Goals: Annual paid vacation time, so you don’t have to put your travel dreams on hold

Bonus Days: A paid Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks — that’s like 17 extra days off a year!

Community Care: Two paid volunteer days each year

Ride into the Sunset: DC pension plan with 6% employer match

DIVE IN AND MAKE A SPLASH EVERY DAY BY:

Executing and maintaining Sandbox’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework

Coordinating enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and documentation activities

Maintaining the corporate risk register, including risk assessments and supporting rationale

Developing, monitoring, and reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs) and emerging risks

Preparing clear, actionable risk and resilience reports for management and governance committees

Operating and enhancing Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs, including testing and exercises

Leading scenario analysis, stress testing, and tabletop exercises to strengthen organizational readiness

Supporting operational risk assessments and contributing to third-party and concentration risk activities

Tracking risk mitigation actions and supporting timely remediation

Monitoring internal and external developments that may impact Sandbox’s risk profile

Partnering with business leaders to integrate risk awareness into planning and decision-making

Preparing presentations and materials for executive leadership and the Board

Supporting other risk and resilience initiatives and taking on additional responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU BRING TO SANDBOX:

Education: Post-secondary degree in risk management, business, finance, economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience: Minimum 5 years in enterprise risk management, operational risk, resilience, or a related role

Risk Expertise: Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and reporting practices

Resilience Knowledge: Experience supporting or operating Business Continuity Management (BCM) and/or Disaster Recovery (DR) programs

Industry Insight: Knowledge of the insurance industry and regulatory environment is considered an asset

Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Communication: Ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, practical insights

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and risk management tools or systems

Independence: Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and work effectively independently

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across the organization

Professional Development: Risk or continuity-related certifications (e.g., CRM, CRMP, CRISC, CBCP, AAIR) are an asset

Culture Add: Positive, collaborative, and committed to fostering a strong risk-aware culture 

COME OUT TO PLAY

Serious about fun? So are we. Apply now and help bring the Sandbox story to life!

We thank all interested candidates; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.