Risk Management Specialist - Financial Analyst

The Risk Management Specialist – Analyst/Finance Manager performs a dual-function role within the City of Bellevue’s Risk Management Division, providing data analytics, database management, and financial support including budget monitoring. This position works under the general direction of the Risk Manager and serves as a key resource for risk-related data, reporting, and financial administration across the City. 

• Partners with the budget office to manage the Risk Management Division’s operating budget.
• Maintains budget monitoring for Risk Management
• Coordinates with procurement on Request for Proposals and Contract management.

• Participates in insurance policy renewal processes as directed by the Risk Manager.

• Assists in the research, data compilation, and preparation of risk management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops high proficiency with the Riskonnect RMIS (Salesforce Platform Database) to generate and manage risk management data across the organization.
• Collaborates with the City's Business Intelligence team to transition and maintain dashboards in Microsoft Power BI, ensuring accurate and accessible reporting.
• Maintains current reports and corresponding dashboards on City Intranet sites, ensuring information is up-to-date.
• Supports the Risk Manager in special projects related to loss control, risk financing, claims administration, safety, and other risk management activities for the City and contracting governmental entities.
• Maintains confidentiality of electronic records and exercises appropriate document control in handling sensitive risk and claims data.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of the Risk Manager.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Four or more years of professional related experience in Data Analysis, Financial Management, and/or Public Administration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI and Salesforce platform databases. 
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, competencies and abilities.

Core Competencies, and Abilities:

• Financial acumen.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in public, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strong customer focus. 
• Ability to instill trust
• Effective multi-modal communications.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Action bias.
• Nimble learning.
• Quality decision making.
• Manages well in ambiguity.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Physical Demands

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. 
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• Hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.