Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Risk Manager. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!
Scope
This position leads the company’s enterprise-wide risk management strategy, overseeing the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks to support operational resilience and protect company assets. This role is responsible for the procurement and management of all insurance programs—including property, workers’ compensation, auto, liability, directors & officers (D&O), fiduciary, and related coverages—while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-effective risk transfer solutions.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and lead comprehensive risk management policies and procedures across the organization.
- Procure, negotiate, and manage all corporate insurance programs, including property, workers’ compensation, auto, liability, D&O, fiduciary, and other industry-specific coverages.
- Oversee claims management processes, working closely with internal teams and insurance carriers to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
- Conduct or facilitate risk assessments and analysis to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, HR, and operations to ensure integration of risk management practices and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and analyze insurance market trends to optimize coverage and manage costs.
- Maintain and update risk management documentation, insurance schedules, certificates, and compliance records.
- Provide or facilitate guidance and training to operations on risk control and insurance-related matters.
- Monitor, promote, and positively influence locations on ensuring best practices are in place to mitigate loss exposures.
- Lead insurance renewals, audits, and reporting, ensuring timely submission of data and effective communication with brokers/carriers.
- Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, coverage gaps, and strategic risk transfer options.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- College Degree and equivalent work experience in related job function.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically, more than 7 years of experience in related job function; May require professional certification
About Boise Cascade:
Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
Our Benefits:
- Medical + Prescription Drug
- Dental + Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
- Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
- Paid Holidays (10 per year)
- Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
- Life Insurance
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Skills Required
- College degree or equivalent work experience in related function
- More than 7 years of experience in related job function
- Professional certification in risk/insurance (may be required)
Boise Cascade Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boise Cascade and has not been reviewed or approved by Boise Cascade.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, administered through recognized providers. This breadth is presented as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package and serves as a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is provided, and company materials and filings reference a longstanding baseline employer contribution with potential additional contributions for some groups. This structure signals substantial support for building retirement savings.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are indicated for many roles, with progression often tied to performance or divisional results. These patterns point to upward pay movement for a portion of positions even as levels vary by role and location.
Boise Cascade Insights
What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
