Director of Risk

Who We Are

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, with plans to continue to significantly grow year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we are building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual, and collaborative environment. There has never been a more exciting time to get on board, so read on to learn more and apply today!

Who We Want

Arrive Logistics has created a new Director of Risk position to combat the increase in fraud and strategic cargo theft in the freight industry. The Director of Risk will be responsible for advising on and implementing best practices for carrier fraud and theft prevention, appropriate countermeasures, stolen cargo recovery, and the handling of high risk high value (HVHR) commodities shipments. The Director of Risk will have an extensive background in supply chain security, be meticulously detail oriented, have managerial and supervisory skills, and have the ability to work independently and embrace the challenges of a hyper-growth and fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Report directly to the General Counsel of Arrive
• Supervise at least one other team member
• Establish best practices for identifying and stopping fraudulent motor carriers, strategic theft and other bad actors from accessing Arrive’s systems, targeting loads, booking loads and gaining control over cargo, and proactively monitoring Arrive’s systems to prevent and counteract the above
• Establish best practices for stolen freight and hostage freight recovery and work with Arrive’s insurance SIG recovery team, law enforcement and other stakeholders to recover stolen or hostage freight
• Establish and expand a network to share information and stay updated on the latest fraud and theft prevention trends and tools; travel to attend relevant conferences on a regular basis
• Review, update, and oversee Arrive’s HVHR program, including carrier vetting, permissible and impermissible HVHR commodities, insurance requirements and security best practices
• Review, update and oversee Arrive’s policies for hauling Hazmat loads
• Research, test, and advise on current and emerging technologies relating to the prevention of fraud and strategic cargo theft

Qualifications

• B.A. or equivalent degree from a recognized educational institution
• 3+ years experience as in supply chain risk management
• 1+ years managerial experience
• Law enforcement background or strong connections with the law enforcement community preferred
• Experience with freight brokerage
• Strong freight and transportation industry fundamentals and knowledge of supply chain security best practices
• Strong moral and ethical compass
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management as well as external partners
• Ability to work well on a team as well as on your own with little supervision
• Ability to supervise and mentor others 
• Ability to speak/write clearly, concisely, and articulately, and present to a varied audience
• Ability to prioritize work and handle numerous tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make independent decisions, assume responsibility and exercise good judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with like-minded individuals across the industry

The Perks of Working With Us

• Take advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
• Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
• Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
• Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
• There are CTA and L train stops walking distance from the office and you can store your bike safely inside of the building.
• Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
• Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
• Take time to manage your physical and mental health - we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
• Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
• Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.

Your Arrive Experience

When we say “award-winning culture,” we mean it. We’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos. 

Notice:

To ensure a safe and transparent interview process, we want to note that Arrive Logistics adheres to strict recruitment practices. Candidates undergo an interview process, and Arrive Logistics does not provide unsolicited job offers. If you have concerns about receiving a fraudulent offer, please contact [email protected] for verification.