Manager, Risk and Insurance

About the Team

DoorDash’s Risk & Insurance team protects and strengthens our business by managing corporate insurance programs and mitigating risk across Actuarial, Claims Operations, and Risk Management & Mitigation . We operate at the intersection of risk, safety, and innovation to support business growth.

About the Role

As a Manager, Risk and Insurance , you’ll lead risk management initiatives, ensuring our insurance programs align with business growth. You'll assess and mitigate risks, optimize our risk portfolio, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive compliance and resilience. This role is remote-friendly within the U.S., with a preference for candidates near a DoorDash hub office, reporting to the Director of Risk & Insurance.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Make a Real Impact – Your work will directly influence our financial stability, reputation, and operational efficiency by strengthening risk management strategies.
• Tackle Complex Challenges – You'll address evolving risk scenarios, apply problem-solving skills, and develop innovative solutions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Your insights will help enhance our risk strategies, making DoorDash more resilient and adaptable.
• Collaborate with Experts – Work alongside experienced risk professionals in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Shape Risk Strategy – Beyond risk assessment, you’ll help define our company’s risk management approach, ensuring long-term success.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends – Keep up with the latest in risk management, regulations, and best practices to maintain cutting-edge strategies.
• Enhance Organizational Resilience – Your efforts will help DoorDash navigate challenges and seize new opportunities for growth and innovation.

We’re excited about you because you have…

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications like ARM or CPCU are a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years in risk management, corporate insurance, insurance procurement, or brokerage , preferably in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess complex risks, analyze data, and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Experience leading initiatives, aligning stakeholders, and driving risk strategies across teams.
• Organization & Compliance: Exceptional multitasking skills to manage risk programs, policies, and regulatory compliance with accuracy and scalability.
• Communication & Influence: Proven ability to explain risk concepts to executives and cross-functional partners, influencing key decisions.

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Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location.Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act) (for salaried roles: flexible vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year; for hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), 16 weeks of paid parental leave, a wellness benefit, and a commuter benefit match.

Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here .

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within the United States.

$124,400 — $183,000 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination : In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

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