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ASM Global · 3 months ago

Vice President, Risk Management

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

ASM Global is a leading partner in the live events industry, known for delivering premium services across a global network of venues. The Vice President of Risk Management is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive risk management framework to safeguard the company’s assets and reputation, while advising the executive leadership team on risk trends and mitigation strategies.

Entertainment

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive risk strategy aligned with the company’s mission of delivering world-class live experiences while maintaining the highest safety and operational standards

Partner with executives, venue operators, and regional leadership to embed risk awareness into business planning and decision-making

Advise the senior leadership team on risk trends, emerging threats, and mitigation priorities

Oversee risk assessment for portfolio of venues and live events, including large-scale concerts, festivals, touring shows, sports events and special productions

Partner with the Company’s internal security team to ensure robust crowd management, security, and emergency response protocols are in place across the Company’s network of venues and events

Assess and manage risks related to talent, staging, pyrotechnics, weather, and other operational hazards

Design and manage global insurance programs covering general liability, event cancellation, business interruption, workers’ compensation, and other industry-specific exposures

Negotiate coverage, terms, and premiums with brokers and underwriters specializing in entertainment and live events

Review event contracts, vendor agreements, and talent deals for appropriate indemnification, hold harmless, and insurance provisions

Lead the organization’s claims management process by establishing clear protocols for reporting, documenting, and tracking claims related to incidents, property damage, liability, and other risk exposures

Collaborate closely with internal teams, external insurers, legal counsel, and third-party claims administrators to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all claims

Monitor and ensure compliance with international, national, and local regulations affecting live events, including health & safety, fire codes, noise ordinances, and crowd capacity limits

Stay ahead of evolving industry standards and legal developments impacting event operations

Implement and maintain the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework across all business units and geographies

Partner with finance, legal, and operations to align risk mitigation with strategic growth initiatives

Qualification

Risk management leadershipInsurance program designEvent operations managementProfessional certificationsCross-cultural communicationDecision making under pressureNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in risk management, Business Administration, Safety Engineering, or related field required

Minimum 15 years of progressive risk management leadership, with at least 5 years in the live event, sports, entertainment, or large-scale public gathering sector

Proven experience managing global safety and risk programs for high-attendance, high-profile events

Demonstrated success in insurance program design, contract risk review, and large-scale incident management

Deep understanding of crowd safety, event operations, and regulatory compliance in the live event industry

Strong negotiation skills with insurers, vendors, and public agencies

Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations

Excellent cross-cultural communication skills for operating in diverse global markets