About the Team

The Risk & Insurance team at DoorDash is responsible for all corporate insurance at the company. We are a growing and exciting function that helps DoorDash manage risk and safety with a close lens on our bottom line. The team is divided into multiple subgroups: Actuarial, Claims Operations, and Risk Management & Mitigation. We seek minds eager to help shape this evolving team and align with our DoorDash collaborators.

About the Role

As a Risk and Insurance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in protecting our assets, reputation, and long-term viability by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across various facets of our operations. This position is essential in shaping our risk management strategy, fostering a culture of risk awareness, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Make a Substantial Impact: You will directly influence our organization’s ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively. Your contributions will significantly impact our financial stability, reputation, and operational efficiency.
• Solve Complex Challenges: This role presents a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of risk management scenarios. You’re enthusiastic about the prospect of addressing complex challenges head-on, applying your problem-solving skills, and finding innovative solutions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: You will be pivotal in improving our risk management strategies and practices. Your recommendations and insights will help us enhance our resilience and adaptability in the face of emerging risks.
• Collaborate with Experts: Joining our team means collaborating with a group of dedicated professionals who share your passion for risk management. You’ll be able to learn from others, share knowledge, and collectively elevate our risk management efforts.
• Influence Strategy: Your role extends beyond risk assessment; you’ll be instrumental in shaping our organization’s risk management strategy. Your input and recommendations will guide our decisions and ensure our long-term success.
• Stay at the Forefront: The field of risk management is continuously evolving. You’re excited about the opportunity to stay informed about the latest industry trends, regulations, and best practices, ensuring that our risk management practices remain cutting-edge and effective.
• Contribute to Organizational Resilience: By identifying and mitigating risks, you’ll help us build a resilient and forward-thinking organization. Your work will enable us to navigate challenges successfully while capitalizing on opportunities for growth and innovation.

We’re excited about you because you have…

• 3+ years of previous insurance, claims management, risk management, insurance procurement or brokerage, or other applicable work experience.
• A team player mentality, able to work effectively with strategic partners across all business areas to influence and effectively explain complex risk concepts and strategies to non-insurance specialists.
• Exceptional organizational skills, such as filing and maintaining policies, invoices, audit data, Google Drive, COIs, and contracts to ensure they are easily accessible and up to date.
• The ability to prepare and present detailed reports to management and relevant stakeholders on the current risk profile, mitigation efforts, and recommendations for addressing any gaps in the risk management framework.
• Strong analytical capabilities to assess risk and make data-driven decisions.

Why You’ll Love Working at DoorDash

• We are leaders - Leadership is not limited to our management team. It’s something everyone at DoorDash embraces and embodies.
• We are doers - We believe the only way to predict the future is to build it. Creating solutions that will lead our company and our industry is what we do -- on every project, every day. 
• We are learners - We’re not afraid to dig in and uncover the truth, even if it’s scary or inconvenient. Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we’ve been in a role for one year or one minute.
• We are customer-obsessed - Our mission is to grow and empower local economies. We are committed to our customers, merchants, and dashers and believe in connecting people with possibility.
• We are all DoorDash - The magic of DoorDash is our people, together making our inspiring goals attainable and driving us to greater heights. 
• We offer great compensation packages and comprehensive health benefits.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Compensation

The location-specific base salary range for this position is listed below.  Compensation in other geographies may vary.

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.  For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary is localized according to employee work location.  Please discuss your intended work location with your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.

In addition to base salary, the compensation package for this role also includes opportunities for equity grants.