HeadofRisk&Insurance

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint — we've got huge goals. As Head of Risk how reserves are set; and how we run a highly effective claims management process Develop a risk management strategy that goes beyond insurance: partner with Legal, Finance, and other internal teams to identify and reduce loss exposure Build the internal infrastructure: put policies, processes, dashboards, and reporting in place so the rest of the company has clear visibility into our risks Stand up the analytics that tell us whether the program is working: monitor loss ratios, claim frequency and severity, cost per mile, and retention thresholds and use them to inform every renewal Lead, grow and develop Via’s risk team as the program scales Who You Are: You have built and run an insurance program before — ideally one with significant operational exposure, and ideally at a company operating across multiple jurisdictions. You know what excellent looks like because you've built it. You have at least 10+ years of experience in risk management, insurance, or a closely adjacent function At the same time, you’re excited to build. You thrive in ambiguity and are excited to help scale a function at a rapidly growing company You think commercially. Insurance is both a cost to be optimized and a risk management tool to be wielded. You understand both sides and can make trade-offs that hold up to scrutiny You are analytical and data-driven. You leverage claims, litigation, and operational insights to identify trends, evaluate risk, and drive decisions that improve outcomes and reduce costs You are operationally minded. You know how to translate strategy into process, headcount, and tooling and how to do it in a way that scales You are hands-on and low ego — no task is too small if it helps contributes to Via’s success Compensation and Benefits: Final salary will be