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Risk Specialist

Lyft
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025 CLOSED ON 12/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Specialist position at Lyft?

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

At Lyft, community is what we are and it’s what we do. It’s what makes us different. To create the best ride for all, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization where all team members are recognized for what they bring.

The Risk team at Lyft is committed to innovative and evolving insurance solutions to accurately address our exposures. The Senior Specialist, Risk Solutions role will support the placement and management of our insurance programs by working with a broad range of teams internally as well as our broker and carrier partners. We are looking for a candidate with a willingness to learn property and casualty insurance that is excited to join a dynamic and growing team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage full cycle insurance renewals for select corporate insurance programs by optimizing coverage structures, and facilitating broker and carrier relationships
  • Review and negotiate insurance limits and terms in contractual agreements
  • Create and refine team documentation on processes and best practices
  • Document and track coverage structures, rates and renewal calendar
  • Own the creation and distribution of certificates of insurance
  • Work with internal stakeholders and broker to issue surety bonds in accordance with contractual obligations
  • Process insurance invoices promptly
  • Coordinate the execution of non-disclosure agreements for the Risk team

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in P&C at an insurance carrier, broker or risk management role
  • Minimum of bachelor or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Insurance or a related field
  • Great communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Balance attention to detail with fast-paced Lyft environment
  • Passionate about Lyft and ridesharing
  • Highly innovative
  • Leverages existing practices and procedures to deliver quality work on time, assignments require considerable judgment and initiative
  • Takes initiative to build solid relationships across the team and with customers as appropriate, is able to utilize knowledge of customers to drive decisions and recommendations.

Benefits:

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $81,000 - $101,250. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Salary : $81,000 - $101,250

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