Enterprise Risk Analyst

Title: Enterprise Risk Analyst

Location: Austin, TX

Reporting to: Sr. Enterprise Risk Manager

About Hippo:

Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership. We believe that insurance should protect the things you treasure through an intuitive, modern experience. We provide tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans that keep you protected throughout your homeowner journey. We’ll also help you find coverage for everything life brings—from auto to flood—reimagining how you care for your home.

About This Role:

Hippo is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Enterprise Risk Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for administering various elements of our enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and supporting the development and maintenance of enterprise risk reporting and risk analytics. This role requires a strong blend of data analytics skills and the ability to drive initiatives proactively.

What You’ll Do: 

Risk Support

• Support the creation and maintenance of best practice documents including ERM Framework Playbooks, SOPs, procedures and education materials
• Administer and maintain Hippo’s issue reporting process, Hippo Issue Process (HIP), including monitoring, revieing and challenging issues reported through HIP under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Enterprise Risk
• Assist in the maintenance of issue tracking and reporting dashboard within company’s GRC tool
• Assist in the preparation of key documents for the Enterprise Risk Working Gorup (ERWG), Enterprise Risk Committee (ERC), and the board meetings
• Create and facilitate key processes and documents to maintain a strong risk culture throughout Hippo, including creating monthly Enterprise Risk Newsletter, maintaining risk accountabilities framework and annual enterprise risk training
• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Enterprise Risk in the preparation and project management of the annual Own Risk Solvency Assessment (ORSA) and Hippo Top Risk Assessment (TRA)
• Assist the Enterprise Risk team in the preparation, facilitation and monitoring of Corporate Risk Program Assessments and Control Risk Self Assessments
• Build and create meaningful stakeholder relationships with key business function leadership and employees
• Monitor and support the risk management of model risk, AI risk and other risk processes

Risk Analytics

• Develop risk reporting and risk analytics aligned to Hippo Top Risks under the guidance of the Senior Manager and Chief Risk Officer
• Assist the Enterprise Risk team in monitoring risk appetite measures and providing advice and challenges on key risk management metrics and scorecards
• Provide support on the monitoring of risk tolerance and risk tolerance and aggregation monitoring

Must Haves:

• 2+ years of experience in risk management, data analytics or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Technical Skills:
• Experience with an advantage in data analytics tool(s) (e.g, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Bit Query, Looker Studio, GRC tools)
• Experience with risk management software and methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Soft Skills:
  • Proactive attitude with the ability to drive initiatives and projects independently.
  • Work in an agile way, be innovative and keep pace with a rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and projects.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits and Perks

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

• Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation 
• Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available and catered lunches for onsite employees

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. 

Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.