Risk and Compliance Manager

About the Atlanta Beltline: 

Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is the official implementation agency for the Atlanta Beltline, the 22-mile rail-to-trail conversion that’s one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. Its vision is to be the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive and sustainable city life. The Atlanta Beltline is building a more socially and economically resilient Atlanta with our partner organizations and host communities through job creation, inclusive transportation systems, affordable housing and public spaces for all.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Role Overview:
The Risk and Compliance Manager is responsible for optimizing contract strategies, ensuring robust compliance with insurance requirements, and safeguarding ABI’s physical and digital assets. This position supports all project teams by managing risk, enhancing operational resilience, and maintaining deal integrity. The Risk and Compliance Manager will promote the Vision, Mission and Core Values of ABI while fostering a collegial work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary lead with insurance brokers, translating ABI’s operational needs into precise insurance specifications
• Analyze and standardize insurance requirements across contract types to ensure alignment with vendor and project risk profiles
• Review agreements to ensure indemnification clauses align with ABI’s coverage
• Bridge insurance and procurement processes to streamline workflows and prevent project bottlenecks
• Continuously monitor insurance deals and market trends to secure optimal terms and anticipate industry changes
• Manage annual insurance stewardship and renewal processes with analytical rigor
• Conduct business impact analyses and lead the design and implementation of comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Identify potential financial, legal, and operational hazards and develop mitigation strategies Establish response protocols to ensure organizational continuity
• Prepare compliance performance reports for management

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial insurance and risk management
• Strong knowledge of compliance and insurance standards for government-funded projects
• Proven ability to analyze contracts and translate operational needs into insurance requirements Demonstrated experience managing business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in public-private partnerships or large-scale infrastructure projects
• ARM (Associate in Risk Management) or CRM (Certified Risk Manager) certification
• Familiarity with risk management for urban redevelopment or municipal organizations

What We Offer: 

• Competitive total rewards package that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and long-term financial security
• Affordable medical plan offering exceptional coverage and full family eligibility
• Employer-paid dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive PTO benefits to support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive retirement program including employer funded 401(a) plan, plus optional employee funded 457(b) and Roth IRA options
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid volunteer days
• Planned employee engagement activities
• A people-first culture where every voice is valued, and your unique contributions help shape the future of Atlanta