Vice President, Risk Management

Vice President, Risk Management

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Role

The Vice President of Risk Management serves as the senior leader responsible for safeguarding the company's people, assets, reputation, and long-term sustainability within the dynamic global live event industry. This role oversees the development and execution of an enterprise-wide risk management framework that addresses operational, safety, financial, compliance, and reputational risks unique to high-profile live events. The VP acts as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors, ensuring the organization is prepared for and resilient against both anticipated and unforeseen challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Strategic Risk Leadership

• 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.

2. Event-Specific Risk Management

3. Insurance & Contractual Risk

4. Claims Oversight and Coordination

5. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

6. Enterprise Risk & Financial Oversight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legend Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Skills and Abilities

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions

Location : NYC or Frisco, TX

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor